suited up

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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

For more than 1,500 games and 20 years you suited up and showed up, setting an example on how the game of hockey should be played.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 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

"Hermes will have their EVA specialist, Dr. Chris Beck, suited up and ready the whole time. If necessary, he will literally grab the probe with his hands and drag it to the docking port."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir