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donning

[ don-ing ]

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noun

the act of putting on a garment or piece of equipment:
In the ancient Middle East, the donning of sackcloth was a sign of mourning.
Participants will gain experience in the donning of a harness and other safety practices involved in working from heights.
the act of assuming or adopting a particular attitude, responsibility, etc.:
The birth of a child entails the donning of a new set of priorities for the parents.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of donning¹

First recorded in 1830–40; don ²( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

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Now, her new home is L.A., donning the same purple and gold uniform that an all-time great in her top five women’s basketball list, Candace Parker, once wore.

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The event drew hundreds of attendees — clearly divided between those donning Sable hats and others holding signs that read, “No polluting pipeline” and “No coastal permit, no restart.”

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Her opponent, Brad Schimel, ran on his loyalty to Trump and conceded much of the spotlight to Musk, who personally traveled to campaign in the state, at one point donning a cheeseboard.

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Eric Bobo leans into the camera from his right, donning a leather jacket and hiding his eyes beneath a bucket hat and black sunglasses combo.

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JD Vance, who attended the same meeting, didn't miss his own chance to pay homage to the Irish prime minister, donning a pair of cream-coloured socks that were - fittingly - adorned with green shamrocks.

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