Example Sentences

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It was a contrast in styles on the court and on the bench as the younger Pitino sported comfortable attire and gym shoes, while his dad wore a sports coat, slacks and a dress shoes.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2022

On top of that, Hrynkiw was told that the open-toe shoes she was wearing were a problem — and she had to change into a pair of gym shoes that she had in her car.

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2022

It turns up in the sneakers from almost every luxury goods house and in the tricked-out track suits, car coats and gym shoes that overshadowed the few traditional wardrobe elements in the new Valentino collection.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2017

She and her husband did have to buy some gym shoes and sweats in brisk New York, however, in anticipation of the Canadian leg that was canceled.

From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2016

Ben walked home beside the river, his gym shoes slung over his shoulder, and his thoughts going back to the one team from which he had been cut.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy