Noun decided to clothe himself in traditional Scottish garb for the celebration a fable about personal redemption presented in the garb of a conventional horror story Verb firefighters garbed in protective gear

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Users donned concentration camp garb, and pretended to be deceased victims of Nazi-era horrors. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, "TikTok’s appalling ‘Holocaust challenge’ signals Facebook-style problems ahead," 8 Sep. 2020

Newspapers ran bizarre photo essays on the chic garb at the protests — umbrellas, leaf blowers, wooden shields, armor, and colored bike helmets. Victor Davis Hanson, National Review, "What Is the Violence in American Cities All About?," 27 Aug. 2020

Characters dressed in 17th-century garb interact with visitors, who can see performances of period music, jousting and more. John Cutter, orlandosentinel.com, "Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire canceled over COVID-19 concerns," 11 Aug. 2020

On Monday, a counterdemonstrator shot a protester during a scuffle in Albuquerque, after a militia group in military-like garb and armed with semiautomatic rifles stood menacingly in the crowd throughout the afternoon. Katie Shepherd, Anchorage Daily News, "An officer was murdered during Oakland protests. The killer was a ‘Boogaloo Boy’ using the peaceful marches as cover, feds say.," 17 June 2020

But inside, locals and tourists bellied up to the wine bar, which was poured by staff clad in cowboy boots and other garb meant for a day on the ranch. Chris Macias, SFChronicle.com, "Cowgirl Winery: your country destination for unusual Rhone-style wines," 13 Mar. 2018

Moira and David's austere designer garb always contrasted wonderfully with their shabby environs and the show's ubiquitous belching horns. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Schitt's Creek' Boss Dan Levy on Dealing With Fan Pressure and Planning His Own Backyard Emmy Party," 14 Aug. 2020

Every turn took five or six health workers, in full safety garb, working in slow synchrony to avoid dislodging his breathing tube. Lauran Neergaard And Nicole Winfield, Star Tribune, "Early in pandemic, frantic doctors traded tips across oceans," 1 Aug. 2020

Numerous old photos of the brothers show them dressed in military garb, foreshadowing their future service. Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Prince George's Camo Shirt Is a Clever Nod to the Military—And to Prince William," 22 July 2020

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

After about 15 minutes, the troopers separated and allowed the protesters to continue marching to a nearby street but were soon met by more law enforcement officers garbed in riot gear. P. Kim Bui, azcentral, "Tensions rise as hundreds in downtown Phoenix protest death of black man in Minnesota," 29 May 2020

At the time Stigler, the mild-mannered director of the MICU and a Birmingham native, spent long shifts garbed head-to-toe in protective gear, caring for critically ill patients and comforting family members by phone who were desperate for news. Anna Claire Vollers | Avollers@al.com, al, "Birmingham ICU past peak, seeing fewer coronavirus cases: “There’s a greater sense of optimism”," 2 May 2020

The heavily tattooed prisoners, garbed in boxer shorts, their shorn heads bowed, are pictured pressed together in precise formation only inches apart, as shotgun-wielding guards in full riot gear eye them ominously. Los Angeles Times, "El Salvador’s president accused of using coronavirus to bolster autocratic agenda," 30 Apr. 2020

Teams were garbed in matching uniforms with their business names or sponsor logos. Jeff Forward, Houston Chronicle, "Hundreds on hand for kick-off of annual YMCA Dragon boat races," 26 Sep. 2019

The architects brought in Hugo Ballin, a local artist who painted the murals at Griffith Observatory, to create tile murals above the front entrance depicting allegorical figures in Greco-Roman garb that symbolize Trust, Protection and Fidelity. Los Angeles Times, "Spring Street’s revival spreads to a downtown landmark: the Trust Building," 20 Sep. 2019

Crisp’s and Blair’s characters go down with the ship, while Hindley’s grabs a seat in a lifeboat garbed as a woman. Tom Titus, Daily Pilot, "On Theater: A ‘Titanic’ hit musical at the Attic Community Theatre," 12 Aug. 2019

Accordingly, the scientists are garbed in white onesies, gloves, booties and hairnets. Jordan Wilkerson, Dallas News, "At 31,000 years old, two children's teeth and their ancient DNA unravel mystery of human migration," 9 July 2019

Markle turned heads while garbed in a $595 black Judith & Charles plunge neck-line tuxedo mini dress and matching pumps. Morgan M. Evans, Fox News, "Meghan Markle reportedly flew commercial for secret Toronto trip to visit best friend Jessica Mulroney," 31 Aug. 2018

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