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wearing

[wair-ing] / ˈwɛər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
tiring
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Andy, helm of the inshore lifeboat, said Marley and Dai had done "exactly the right things" by wearing life jackets, staying with the kayak and calling for help.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The wearing of a hijab is one of many rules brought in by the Taliban, who made it mandatory in May 2022.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Iran players arrived in Tijuana on Sunday wearing gold-colored lapel pins on their jackets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Dozens gathered near the air base, some wearing protective equipment and carrying a coffin with "Ebola" written on it.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I’d found images of women wearing snug-fitting cheongsams styled with scarves, stoles, jackets, and flowing robes.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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