Example Sentences

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Shoes live on the floor of the minivan, or she prays they do.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Shoes, purses, make-up and jewelry were also donated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Goodie Two Shoes, trained by Ireland's Joseph O'Brien and ridden by Wayne Lordan, finished in second place, with English gelding Middle Earth in third.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

Shoes were a small part of the TSA rigmarole, but taking them off is an act that many Americans are reluctant to perform even at a friend’s house.

From Slate • Jul. 10, 2025

Shoes are worn inside, trays of cat litter are placed in the kitchens, dogs bark and jump when Ashima and Ashoke ring the bell.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri