Example Sentences

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Wednesday’s custom, black-striped school uniform has made a convincing argument for modesty with her mid-calf length pleated skirt and functional chunky-sole Prada oxfords.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2023

The cheerleader dressed as a pillar of moral rectitude: colorful hair bows, an ankle-length skirt, and saddle oxfords.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2017

She wore a bright kelly green coat, a white blouse, low-heeled oxfords, and a red skirt, which she took off to wrap around the baby.

From The Guardian • May 4, 2017

But when I was 12 my mother took me to the Star Styled store in Miami to buy me genuine name-brand tap shoes, ballet slippers and jazz oxfords.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2016

When I was little, I would hide the oxfords.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin