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sneakers

British  
/ ˈsniːkəz /

plural noun

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

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Patel has shown up to events in hooded sweatshirts and sneakers and sometimes wears a badge despite not being a special agent.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company, founded in 1948, is known for its emblematic sneakers such as the Speedcat and its lunging feline logo, and makes athletic wear, accessories and equipment.

From Los Angeles Times

“Not a star, just another has-been, lacing up his sneakers in an empty gym on a Wednesday night.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

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.

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