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Example Sentences

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His mother had found him playing with her jewelry box and trying on her earrings.

From Literature

As I tried on the jacket, which fit to perfection, she walked to the rack and pulled down a wool coat worn thin at the elbows.

From Literature

Some scientists even tried on a slice of land around the volcano.

From Literature

It’s been years since we’ve been around each other this much, and it feels awkward, like we’re trying on clothes that stopped fitting a long time ago.

From Literature

“This actress took her around, showed her L.A. and they went to the Max Factor store and tried on wigs.”

From Los Angeles Times