suited up

Example Sentences

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But just 22 men have suited up for the U.S. for a World Cup game at home — and only 15 made it on the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Before Ah’Mari Stevens, a 17-year-old football player from South Florida, announced plans to attend Louisiana State University, he suited up for four different high schools—something that would be impossible in most of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

During the daylong test, the astronauts suited up, boarded the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, performed suit leak checks, and verified seat fit.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

Jay Kay arrived to a scream of recognition from older members of the audience, suited up in a tasseled white cowboy jacket and pink jeans.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025

I didn’t say anything because people probably would have thought I was crazy, but once we were all suited up, I looked like everyone else, covered from head to toe.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad