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don

[don, dawn] / dɒn, dɔn /
VERB
clothe
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Big employers such as Ford and philanthropies are ramping up programs to persuade more Americans to don tool belts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

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

Fanning, Mckenna Grace and “KPop Demon Hunters” stars Audrey Nuna and Ji-young Yoo were among the celebrities to don dramatic ball gowns.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 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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