puts on
Example Sentences
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She puts on an actor’s airs and walks with a distinguished posture, proud of herself and her son, even if it’s an illusion.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
The best insurance, they say, is to buy out-of-the-money puts on stock markets.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
While the Huskies drain 3-pointers and play airtight defense, the 53-year-old Hurley puts on his own show on the sideline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
To avoid contamination, Dana puts on a face shield and opens the kit, which is a rectangle-shaped box that contains items like paper bags to store evidence and swabs for collecting biological samples.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
He puts on the button-up shirt he saves for special occasions and church with his mother.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
