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Sean McVay, taking a cue from quarterback Matthew Stafford, will don an upper-body neoprene undergarment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

On Wednesday, Scotland's first minister will don his sharpest evening wear to attend a State banquet at Windsor Castle in honour of the US president.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

In June, the artist behind the work, Haydee Alonso, will stage a performance at the El Paso museum in which two women will don the earring and walk, tethered together, through the exhibition.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2024

When the time comes, Soleil will don dresses and jewelry gifted by family members and perform more than 100 dances, using a curved staff to keep time with the music.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 28, 2023

Frequent Meetings in the Banqueting Hall will soon rectify the "reduced condition," and, after a few gatherings, a gallant and learned Q. C. will don his ancient tunic, and present himself at Head Quarters.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, February 4, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir