suit up
Example Sentences
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Even doctors often suit up in masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment to treat patients with leprosy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Every night, the gentlemen suit up and the ladies don their finery, although nothing is as fancy as when the family hosts balls or extremely fancy dinners for special guests.
From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025
The speedy Thompson, 20, has already said goodbye to her Angel City teammates and did not suit up for the team’s win over Bay FC on Monday.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025
James, who didn’t suit up for the Lakers’ loss to the Warriors on Saturday, was three-of-seven shooting and two-of-five from three-point range.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2025
If we did not suit up right, we would lose points, which hurt our grade.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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