sneakers
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Allbirds, another once-popular apparel retailer based in San Francisco, announced last month it was shifting its focus from sneakers to AI chips.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Nearly a half-century ago, Nike co-founder Phil Knight traveled through China on slow train, with passengers stripped to their underwear in the summer heat, and dreamed of selling sneakers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
But Gulden has put the group back on a more stable footing, in particular seeking to promote its classic sneakers.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Its walls are lined with shelves of sneakers and basketball shoes - markets that Anta needs to win in the US to compete with Nike or Adidas.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
He kicked aside her sandals and her torn sneakers on the closet floor.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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