donned

Example Sentences

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Then she donned a Red Sox jersey and wowed the crowd by throwing a strike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

In July 1987, Gil, then 26 years old, donned a T-shirt with the phrase “Justice is a constant struggle” and set off for the clink in Kansas.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un donned matching jackets with his daughter at a military parade, state media photos showed Thursday, stoking speculation she is being groomed as heir.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Many donned “Baywatch” visors and sweaters while others sported bright red bathing suits, popularized by the original show.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

The hour was almost upon me, so in haste I donned my shepherdess costume.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein