in shape
Example Sentences
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“I thought we could shoot some hoops…but you don’t look like you’re in shape for that. You want some hot chocolate?”
From Literature
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It was large, and grayish blue, and had perfectly trimmed hedges surrounding it, something Tom prided himself on keeping in shape.
From Literature
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In “The Beauty,” Kutcher’s character is apparently frequently shirtless and/or wearing a Speedo, so he had to get back in shape before filming started.
From Los Angeles Times
Minor imperfections in a material do not erase them, just as small changes in shape cannot transform a donut into an apple.
From Science Daily
Hydrogen clouds near the Milky Way have been studied for decades, but most are far larger and more irregular in shape than Cloud-9.
From Science Daily
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.