Example Sentences

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Starting Friday through Feb. 11, Esquivel’s hand-burnished leather boots, mules and oxfords will be up to 80% off, and prices will start around $125.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2018

The cheerleader dressed as a pillar of moral rectitude: colorful hair bows, an ankle-length skirt, and saddle oxfords.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2017

Embossed ankle boots and pine-green suede pumps have wood-grain block heels, and lug-sole oxfords feature chunky two-inch heels.

From Washington Post • May 26, 2017

She wore a bright kelly green coat, a white blouse, low-heeled oxfords, and a red skirt, which she took off to wrap around the baby.

From The Guardian • May 4, 2017

Heads bent, mouths fanning straight pins, hem-covered oxfords working unseen treadles, they continued production.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides