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donning

verb as in clothe

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Some theft rings are more sophisticated than others, with thieves donning weapons, wigs or prosthetic disguises.

She’s another character with a slippery identity and Swinton, always entertaining, has some fun with her, embracing the movie’s over-the-top aesthetic by donning kooky pink eyeglasses and sporting an electroshock hairstyle.

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Rows of factory workers donning white hard hats cheered him on.

The two met in line and quickly became friends — she donning a rhinestone-studded ensemble and he draping a flag depicting Cardi B around his shoulders.

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Nicks strolled in later, fresh from her stint at Clementine’s and still donning her flapper costume.

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