putting on
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But the costs of putting on shows and maintaining a venue—buying new equipment, paying salaries, wages, musician fees and more—grew as well, ultimately outpacing revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
The 21-year-old was nervous and excited putting on the Lakers’ gold jersey Friday at Chase Center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
And in 2010 she told The Telegraph, external that being reunited with Peter Bowles in The Rivals was like "putting on an old glove".
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
In Seattle's Ballard district, a drag queen was wielding a microphone and putting on a show ahead of the World Cup meeting of Iran and Egypt.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
She fastened her collar with the gold pin, and she was putting on her hat when Pa drove up to the gate.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
