Example Sentences

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In a lab in Manchester, volunteers are donning masks to breathe in lungfuls of polluted air.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2023

The fortune seekers of the Sierra are donning wet suits and “sniping” for gold — probing creek bottoms with snorkels and masks.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2023

Too stylish for political party T-shirts and caps, some fashionistas in Nigeria are donning the colours and faces of their preferred candidates for a presidential election this month on designer outfits.

From Reuters • Feb. 16, 2023

On TikTok, users are donning Shetland sweaters and belting 19th century a cappella maritime songs, to the tune of more than 74 million views.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2021

Men are donning House of Bijoux top hats, indented with chambers to display pearls and rubies and sapphires.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton