shorts

Example Sentences

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And Wawrinka carried a memento of those shorts in his final French Open outing, with a strip of the fabric sewn on to his shirt.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

As things get hot the temptation is to ditch the layers, get out the shorts and unbutton the flowery shirt.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The pieces, like these breathable nylon satin Game shorts, are designed for style and function both on and off the pitch, whether you’re wearing them to a real scrimmage or just one you’re dreaming of.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: See our review of the chino shorts one Buy Side editor wears all summer long.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Quincy’s sneakers look brand-new, his shorts are ironed, his nails are all the same exact shape, not jagged like mine.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko