puts on
Example Sentences
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She puts on an actor’s airs and walks with a distinguished posture, proud of herself and her son, even if it’s an illusion.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
The best insurance, they say, is to buy out-of-the-money puts on stock markets.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Paul Alexander Nolan’s Max, the owner of a boardwalk video store who crashes into the lives of the Emerson family, puts on a Clark Kent facade to conceal his nefarious alter ego.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Adam Peaty puts on an "astonishing" performance in the men's 100m breaststroke final, with a time of 58.97 seconds at the Acquatics Great British Swimming Championships.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
She pauses as she puts on her coat, looking at the books scattered across the desk.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
