as in to don
to place on one's person
threw on a sweater and headed outside
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Kate donned the Catherine Walker coatdress to host her Royal Carols - Together At Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey in December 2021 and again in November 2023, to welcome the president and first lady of South Korea.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025 -
After four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Najee Harris will don a new uniform in 2025 following a deal with the Los Angeles Chargers in free agency, a team source confirmed.—
Daniel Popper,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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The game could be put on Sunday, before Atletico-Barcelona.—
Dermot Corrigan,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Spring Art & Wine Walk The Forum Carlsbad, 1905 Calle Barcelona, will put on its Spring Art & Wine Walk from 3 to 6 p.m. April 5 featuring a showcase of art along with wine tastings and live music.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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For instance, in the financial services industry, AI can be used to rig the market through high-frequency trading algorithms or to give other investors food for thought on stock prices.—
Cristian Randieri,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Polls also revealed deep disillusionment with the political system, with many believing it was rigged against them.—
Clifford Young,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Throw (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20%28on%29. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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