Example Sentences

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On a March morning at the Nateland Entertainment headquarters in downtown Nashville, the founder wears Nike Dunks, a striped sweater and a neat haircut.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Demand in China has been wobbly, and the company has been trying to sell off piles of unwanted casual sneakers, like Dunks and Air Force 1s.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

When she hiked up the mountain a week prior, on Dec. 21, she descended through the Devil’s Backbone Trail and ran into a group of teenagers, one wearing Nike Dunks — basketball shoes.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

"Thank you for those very kind and encouraging words," replied Mr Dunks.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024

I smile and take off my Nike Dunks.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas