donned

Example Sentences

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Her grandson Alessandro, 23, donned a volunteer firefighter's helmet and joined in the search for his missing father.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Mesic was at the stadium with her Canadian mother, who donned a Team Canada jersey while Mesic proudly sported Bosnia's yellow and blue.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

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

Within a few minutes, Bobby donned a wide-brimmed brown leather visor, the rationale for which was so that his opponent couldn’t see what he was looking at.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady