sneakers
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Nike stock has hit a 12-year low, in part because of an identity crisis: Some investors say it has strayed too far from performance sneakers into fashion.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
It has been trying to offload its stockpiles of throwback casual sneakers, which have fallen out of favor.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Now a sneaker free agent after his high-profile departure from longtime sponsor Under Armour, Curry honored his contemporary with a blue and yellow version of the LeBron X iD sneakers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The publication noted that Bignell, a three-decade veteran of the company, had helped design some of Nike’s more innovative running sneakers, such as the Vomero Premium.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
I scream, and kick the trash can, and it skids into Cora’s perfect sneakers, then topples over, launching an avalanche of garbage—including a carton of chocolate milk—straight onto her shirt.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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