shoelace

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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

The 22-year-old did not play a warm-up tournament before the opening Grand Slam of the season after suffering a back spasm when she bent down to tie a shoelace.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

Yamamoto gave up his only run after a minor wardrobe malfunction — a broken shoelace that he returned to the dugout to replace — caused a delay before the start of the second inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024

Nandakumar says to think of chromosomes as a shoelace.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024

Walking down the street, minding his own business, he stopped to retie a shoelace and got stung, right between the eyes.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen