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sneakers

British  
/ ˈsniːkəz /

plural noun

  1. canvas shoes with rubber soles worn for sports or informally

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All you really need are good sneakers and a willingness to wander.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

On display are also make-up kits, sneakers, handbags and costume jewellery.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Those tariffs landed on top of pandemic-related supply-chain disruptions and inflationary pressures that had kept some people from buying discretionary items including toys, sneakers, clothes and electronics.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

“When he was training, I would give him a few different sneakers to see what looked good but also what felt good,” says Bellizzi.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

He opened his closet door, pushed aside the boots and sneakers and slippers on the floor, and found the little box he had hidden in the corner.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

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