donned

Example Sentences

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The Masters is taking place this week in Augusta, Ga. Woods, who has donned the famed green jacket given the champion five times, is on the minds of many of the golfers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

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

The duo donned matching leather jackets as they stood side-by-side to watch over a vast military procession.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Richie dutifully donned his leather coat, popped his Lester Young porkpie hat on his head, and headed for Harlem while Mommy paced the floor, on edge.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride