sneakers
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Swapping his usual T-shirt, jeans and sneakers for a dark suit and tie, OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman sat stone-faced in the front row of the Oakland courtroom for most of the proceedings.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
It struggled to compete with top-quality Chinese-branded sneakers that sold at similar price points, said current and former employees.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Then I found out sneakers were forbidden on the carpet.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Its walls are lined with shelves of sneakers and basketball shoes - markets that Anta needs to win in the US to compete with Nike or Adidas.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
She wore a white T-shirt, overalls and sneakers.
From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan
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