toe
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Under Gass, Levi’s has been looking to dress consumers from head to toe by expanding its offerings of tops, dresses and non-denim bottoms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Now we’ve got a toe in the water.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 3, 2026
Shortly afterwards, with a little more difficulty, the third sister emerges, sobbing and covered in dust from head to toe.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
We also delve into the future of healthcare from head to toe, why “Toy Story” has lasting appeal and the World Cup tourists eating up American food culture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
My big toe smacked against something—hard—and Fig’s water bowl slid across the floor.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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England's defenders will have to be on their toes to cut out the through balls that Argentina - and Lionel Messi in particular - have loved to play so far.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Traders have to be on their toes this week as the Juneteenth public holiday shifts the schedule for when options expire, potentially meaning volatility for the stock market.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
The music in “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” toes the line between indulgence and realism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
The strangeness of “Ghost-Eye” will keep readers on their toes, but the book’s earnest, scientific framework makes it seem like an elaborate exercise in wishful thinking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
And I feel bad being so annoying, but the sand between my toes is driving me bananas.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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When war was declared, David recanted his previously strong pro-German views and toed a patriotic line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
“The bottom line is that he has shown to be the best pitcher in a particular league multiple times,” Roberts said before Yamamoto toed the mound.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2025
For the past 50 years, El’Zabar has toed the line between fashion and music, the present and the future, American jazz and West African compositional structure.
From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
At first, however, she toed the PR line.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2023
Earle Watson who was no good at running, but had a big mouth, would yell “Bang!” and they’d race to a line they’d toed across at the other end.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
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During my three weeks covered in glowing sensors, I found myself toeing the line between mindful self-improvement and algorithmic overload.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
When it came to shoes, though, Murkowski showed little interest in toeing Trump’s line.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
In June French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire summoned 75 retailers and consumer groups to a meeting about prices, and has accused manufacturers of not toeing the line on inflation.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2023
"Currencies should reflect economic fundamentals ... I'm closely watching currency moves," Suzuki told reporters, toeing the standard official line.
From Reuters ● Sep. 1, 2023
Frankly, this one is toeing the line, but okay.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
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