as in slips (on or into)
to place on one's person
threw on a sweater and headed outside
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But in the end, the gang manages to trick Soldier Boy into going for an empty tube while Frenchie dons a gas mask and pours out the virus.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026 -
In another photo of the pair, Madonna and Morris walk side-by-side next to the canal as the singer rocks a furry coat and her boyfriend dons an all-black outfit.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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Last week, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, which puts on the annual Swedish Days festival, announced that the parade traditionally held on the final day of the celebration would be paused this year.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Live Nation, a live entertainment company, spans over 50 countries and puts on over 50,000 concerts and festivals each year, according to its website.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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There’s infectious joy and wonder as the Eridian who will come to be known as Rocky begins communicating with Ryland, at first with rudimentary signals and then with more complex language once Ryland rigs a translation device.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Throws (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throws%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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