- past tense form of wear.
wore
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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She also wore a black durag over her trademark blonde hair, before removing it to show tight dreadlocks – the same style as Cameron.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
But as the pandemic wore on and e-commerce boomed, the industry became swamped and additional small- to mid-size carriers entered the market.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Dolly Parton wore the moniker like a badge of honor, and she earned it too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
At a Canadian Tire store in Montreal, a chain that sells hardware supplies and other goods, employees on Wednesday wore T-shirts bearing the evocative slogan: "We all play for Canada."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Mr. Leadill turned to Eugene Hammond, who wore a mechanic’s overalls over his houndstooth suit.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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