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cleat

[kleet] / klit /


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Who’s going to be the brilliant video forensicist replaying Balogun’s red carded contact against the uncalled cleat of Leo Messi in Argentina’s opener?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

And the Boys of Summer from 1994 have a message for the men who will follow in their cleat marks: Your life and your sport are about to change forever.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026

Roldan attempted to gain possession, but with his cleat spikes up.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2024

“On my lead leg, the bottom of my cleat just caught the dirt,” Ragans said.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 11, 2023

“And the defendant’s boat—do I understand this right?— had a new line on the port side, sheriff—again the second cleat from the stern?”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

“Footballs everywhere, cleats everywhere, basketballs, jerseys,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026

Iguchi declined to say how much TTU paid for the cleats.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

The Ohtani Economy strikes again: You don’t know us, but we’re coming to America, we want to help you sell your wares — and we’re selling Ohtani’s cleats!

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

If you cannot, the Realest is offering this free-to-enter contest: Guess the sale price of the Ohtani cleats and, if you come closest to the actual sale price, you win 1% of the price.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

Luma had a few extra pairs of used soccer cleats; she waved over the young man in stocking feet and placed her foot next to his as a reference.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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