suit up
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Even doctors often suit up in masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment to treat patients with leprosy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Every night, the gentlemen suit up and the ladies don their finery, although nothing is as fancy as when the family hosts balls or extremely fancy dinners for special guests.
From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025
The situation was so dire that USC broke conference rules to suit up sophomore running back Bryan Jackson at halftime despite ruling him out before the game.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025
James, who didn’t suit up for the Lakers’ loss to the Warriors on Saturday, was three-of-seven shooting and two-of-five from three-point range.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2025
Given the chance, he would eagerly suit up again.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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