donned

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Most nights, after her husband, Carlos Manzo, tucked their small sons into bed, he donned a bullet-resistant vest, made the sign of the cross and strode out into the night.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The 23 senators present donned maroon velvet robes Monday and swore to "do impartial justice according to the constitution and the laws of the Philippines" at the trial.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Recently she donned a unicorn horn alongside baristas making Unicorn Frappuccinos at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, where the chain was a first-time sponsor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

During the film’s premiere in Seoul, Hathaway donned a red leather Balenciaga number.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

She’s really out of touch, he thought as he donned his white work uniform; even if he hurried he’d be late to work and Mr. Sloat would be angry, but so what?

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick