sock

Example Sentences

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One kind and patient spectator conscripted to play the school counselor had to remove her shoe to improvise a sock puppet, one of the tools of her empathetic practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

You may need to sock away an additional amount before making your move.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Even now, she records many of her vocals at home, with a sock stretched over the microphone to prevent popping and sibilance.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

As he spoke, Cenni removed his sock to reveal a large portion of his foot missing, an injury he ascribes to the kitchen attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

"I shall put you in the sock and lower you down on to The Grand High Witch's balcony. But we must hurry! Any moment now that monster will be returning to her room!"

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl