lacing

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So he decides to keep appearing in clubs to tell tales of his relationship woes, lacing the commentary with rueful remarks that are vaguely comic, though nothing he says is actually funny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

It also feels like a moment — to use a sports metaphor, which I’m not an athlete — that you’re lacing up your shoes.

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2025

He admits to targeting another summer or two as an England player, but doubts he will follow Anderson lacing up the boots into his fifth decade.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

Skaters are lacing up their customized Stacy Adams boots, which are fully equipped with fiberglass wheels.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

Once I knew the place was clear of cops, I pulled the silver shoes out and slipped them on my feet, lacing them up tight.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds