try on

Example Sentences

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“First- and second-graders who try on glasses the first time are blown away because they just thought that’s how the world looked,” Carroll said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Slipper's try on the half-hour mark helped the Brumbies to a 19-14 halftime lead.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

People have been invited to come here via local networks, food banks, housing associations and other outreach organisations to browse, try on and take home a coat for free.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode brand had just debuted at Sephora, drawing crowds eager to take selfies and try on lip gloss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

Hank has me try on different thicknesses of socks until he’s satisfied that my socket fits right.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen