as in rigging
to place on one's person she donned her best gown for the ball
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Recent Examples of donning Einstein costars Melissa Fumero and Matthew Gray Gubler are in the spring spirit, donning colorful ensembles at CBS Fest on April 15 in Los Angeles. —
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026 The starting point for Castro’s character is donning the olive-green uniform, the cap, sporting the beard and developing the mannerisms Cubans know from his multi-hour speeches. —Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026 The dress code is very much relaxed, island chic; those actually staying here are usually in swimsuits, beachwear, or even donning the plush white robes provided in-room. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Burakovsky hopes that’s not the case, but has accepted the scenario of donning a different sweater next year. —Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Trudeau traded in his traditional business attire for more festival-appropriate gear for the day, donning a white T-shirt, backwards cap and blue jeans. —Mason Leib, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 For Maestro, Bradley Cooper puts his six years of preparation on display, donning the black tux (and controversial prosthetic nose) of American composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, a figure that has captivated him since childhood. —James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026 In the film’s short teaser, Cruise — donning an Ethan Hunt-esque hair and makeup transformation — moves balletically while carrying a shovel. —Audience Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 Glover's daughter went viral on social media this week after posting a video playfully dancing while wearing a shirt donning a picture of her father in a space suit. —Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026 The starting point for Castro’s character is donning the olive-green uniform, the cap, sporting the beard and developing the mannerisms Cubans know from his multi-hour speeches. —Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026 The dress code is very much relaxed, island chic; those actually staying here are usually in swimsuits, beachwear, or even donning the plush white robes provided in-room. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Burakovsky hopes that’s not the case, but has accepted the scenario of donning a different sweater next year. —Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Trudeau traded in his traditional business attire for more festival-appropriate gear for the day, donning a white T-shirt, backwards cap and blue jeans. —Mason Leib, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 For Maestro, Bradley Cooper puts his six years of preparation on display, donning the black tux (and controversial prosthetic nose) of American composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, a figure that has captivated him since childhood. —James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026 In the film’s short teaser, Cruise — donning an Ethan Hunt-esque hair and makeup transformation — moves balletically while carrying a shovel. —Audience Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 Glover's daughter went viral on social media this week after posting a video playfully dancing while wearing a shirt donning a picture of her father in a space suit. —Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Jones and Rozier have been linked to bet rigging in seven pro games in 2023 and 2024.— John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
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He was also found to have clinched his second term as president through a ballot-rigging scheme.— Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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Cooking with olive oil, drizzling it over vegetables, or whisking it into a salad dressing all count toward that 7-gram daily target.— Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Add dressing to lentil mixture; toss to coat.— Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
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In this spooky play, five high school theater students are putting on an educational show about the dangers of drinking and driving by re-creating a deadly car crash.— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Chicago blues legend Muddy Waters' birthday is Saturday, and in his memory his eldest son is putting on a concert in Chicago.— Zak Spector, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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