as in to don
to place on one's person
threw on a sweater and headed outside
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Meanwhile, Pierre, 30, donned the Louis Vuitton Graphic Overshirt ontop of a black turtleneck sweater and a gold chain necklace.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025 -
That could leave Ramírez as the next player with a chance to don a Cleveland cap in Cooperstown.—
Zack Meisel,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Avia Slip-on Athletic Sneaker For a pair that is just as convenient as comfortable, snag these slip-on sneakers that shoppers say are great for long travel days and can be easily taken off and put on when going through security.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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Thirty years ago, celebrities were starting to be put on the covers of magazines, instead of models.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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All allegations that the 2024 election was rigged are speculative, and there are no investigations examining the claims.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some still believe that the 2020 election was rigged and in effect stolen from Donald Trump.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Throw (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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