as in to don
to place on one's person
threw on a sweater and headed outside
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As someone who played in front of patrons donning tuxedos and evening gowns, Dell Curry knows a thing or two about crowds.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026 -
The video showed the teenager donning a black tactical vest, black boots, and a black hat.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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But against the Lakers, the Heat were playing from beyond, meaning holding the Lakers in check wasn’t good enough, with points needed to be put on the board.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Zion Hope regularly put on yard sales and barbecues after Sunday services, with the Griffins grilling hamburgers and hot dogs.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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While Dickey is a well-rounded adventurer, with deep climbing and canyoneering experience, her niche is highlining, which involves walking a narrow line rigged high above the earth.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Instead, your overwhelming feeling is that the game is rigged against you.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Throw (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20%28on%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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