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don

[don, dawn] / dɒn, dɔn /
VERB
clothe
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STRONGEST


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Employers such as Ford and philanthropies are ramping up programs to persuade more Americans to don tool belts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Fifa told Argentina they would need to don their dark blue second kit in order to not clash with England's white jerseys.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

What’s the craziest-sounding movie that you can’t wait to don formal attire to see?

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Over cakes Francis was ready to talk about trivial things, while I quietly thought how splendid it would be if I could someday live in the style of a Magdalen don.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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