heel

Example Sentences

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Widely regarded as the pinnacle for any canine and its owner, both have travelled in unprecedented numbers from around the world this year to come to heel on Crufts' famous green carpets.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Investors and policymakers should ask themselves whether the push into the retail space may turn out to be private credit’s Achilles’ heel.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

The trick the good guys play to bring the bad to heel makes no real sense, only TV spy sense.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Canada’s heel turn has come in curling, of all sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

He turned on his heel and walked toward the trees.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander