donning

Example Sentences

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Croatia, donning an equally iconic blue away number, then beat the Netherlands in a play-off to finish third.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Blink customer William Dickey decided to test the system’s AI prowess at his home in Cushing, Maine, by donning horror-movie masks from his collection, said his wife, April Dickey.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Coe began reinventing his on-stage persona, donning rhinestone-studded suits and wearing a cloth mask.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Geishas, known as geikos in Kyoto, and apprentices called maikos have been donning elaborate costumes and fluttering fans since the Miyako Odori -- or "capital city dance" -- first started in 1872.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Duuzuu noticed me donning my coat and made his questioning noise.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate