shoelace
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Pulling a shoelace through a narrow hole becomes uneven if the lace tangles, and scientists assumed DNA behaved in the same way.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
Accessories—anything from shoelace charms to glitter freckles to decor for your decor—give consumers ways to update their look and express themselves at a fraction of the cost.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
All eyes are on this bag with neon yellow shoelace tassels as Thomas reaches for the worn leather strap — a patina that every leather goods owner hopes for, especially in a reclaimed vintage treasure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2025
To Shirley Raines, they are royalty: The woman with the paralyzed arm who uses a shoelace as a sling.
From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
Without my earmuffs, it’s impossible not to be distracted by Madge’s shoelace chimes jangling every time she moves her feet.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
It even uses thinner shoelaces, using a grippy sawtooth pattern that helps them stay tied.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
Student Martynas, whose shoelaces provided endless entertainment for Florrie, said the puppy would be "a very good outlet" for those needing to get something off their chest.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
I would match the spoon to a pair of shoelaces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
Telomeres are located at the ends of chromosomes and function much like the plastic tips on shoelaces that prevent fraying.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2025
It ran faster than any computer she’d ever had, could access satellites or Hephaestus-TV broadcasts from Mount Olympus, and ran custom-made programs that could do just about anything except tie shoelaces.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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