as in slipped (on or into)
to place on one's person
threw on a sweater and headed outside
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Heidenreich put on a Steelers cap and saluted.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026 -
Knicks head coach Mike Brown says frequently adjusting defensive coverages and assignments is key in preventing Brunson from being put on an island in the Knicks’ first-round playoff series — and beyond.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, a new court filing reveals Allen snapped a selfie before the attack, donned in black with ammunition strapped to his body, the images show.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Appropriately, the bling Kim donned included the Mike Todd Diamond Pendant Earrings, once worn by Taylor and purchased at auction by Schwartz.—
Emily Kirkpatrick,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Flouting Fair Districts, Florida’s new congressional map is rigged in Republicans’ favor, denying millions of voters the opportunity to elect someone of their choice.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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In 2016, the Dallas Police Department rigged a robot with a bomb to kill a gunman who shot and killed five police officers as he was barricaded in a building.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Threw (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threw%20%28on%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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