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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

A French cleat is best for holding the artwork against the wall.

From Seattle Times Apr. 22, 2024

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

From Washington Times Sep. 11, 2023

Spencer said he was in “disbelief” when Herbert offered him the cleat.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2023

But the toe of my right cleat clips Jason’s shin, propelling me into a midair flip.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

So how does selling a pair of cleats create brand awareness for a brand consumers would not even know?

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

“Ever since I got here, the first impression of him was how good he was with people,” said veteran utility man Miguel Rojas, who hopes to become a manager after he hangs up his cleats.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 28, 2026

Even Tom Brady, who will be 50 by then, is interested in dusting off his cleats.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 21, 2026

He was wearing the new cleats I had gotten him.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram




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