Example Sentences

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She recalled being surprised by how scruffily dressed the businessman was when she met him, finding him in flip-flops, some well-worn red shorts and a T-shirt.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s like if a billionaire wears flip-flops for street wear, they’re eccentric,” Jia said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

On the bridge: shopping bags, a pair of flip-flops, stray clothes scattered at one end, and graffiti everywhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

For example, he says you don’t want to be sporting flip-flops or sandals in the event of an emergency.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

The team from the Pacific states was decked out in board shorts, flip-flops, and way cool Hawaiian shirts.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein