Example Sentences

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The Masters is taking place this week in Augusta, Ga. Woods, who has donned the famed green jacket given the champion five times, is on the minds of many of the golfers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

She has donned flak jackets on ICE raids, posed toting a large gun and recorded messages urging immigrants to self-deport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

All the in-person and internet fun attributed to Carroll being sarcastic and energetic has donned on Carl Smith saying, “That’s just Pete being Pete.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023

Now that Harrison Ford has donned the fedora for one last adventure, you can find out what Dana Stevens thought of Indy’s last run.

From Slate • Jun. 28, 2023

"My father has donned the ancient crown of salt and rock, and declared himself King of the Iron Islands. He claims the north as well, by right of conquest. You are all his subjects."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin