as in throwing (on)
to place on one's person
wait here while I slip into something more comfortable
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Demi Lovato, for instance, stunned at the 2025 LACMA Art + Film Gala held on November 1, 2025 — donning a strapless Salih Balta gown and six distinct, shoppable James Allen jewelry pieces (rings, necklace, tennis bracelet, and earrings included) that added to her princess-like aesthetic.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
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Offerman may have been snubbed for donning tiny hats and dancing on Parks and Recreation, but allowing the same thing to occur for Death by Lightning would be an equally egregious crime.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Yes, even when putting on gloves, hands should be washed first.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Liam has spoken extensively about putting on the black leathers, contacts and the wig and that process of not becoming yourself.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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In total, by rigging pitches, Clase caused his co-conspirator bettors to win at least $400,000 in fraudulent wagers, according to investigators.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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There are two separate cases—one for fraudulent sports betting and the other for rigging poker games—and Jones is a defendant in both.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Slipping (on or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipping%20%28on%20or%20into%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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