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Time to pack away the sequinned Stetsons and don the hard hats.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
But it is also a social media extravaganza that sees stars don over-the-top looks, vying to create the greatest spectacle.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Readers are kindly asked to don their coveralls and safety glasses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
If you’re mad at the Dodgers don’t stop there — might as well don a cape and be super mad because MLB has no kryptonite against them.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026
In case Washington had already been hit, the soldiers would don radiation suits, smash down the bunker door, and wrap the president in protective clothing before heading out.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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"Rules of the Game" (from The Joy Luck Club) by Amy Tan
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Beowulf
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