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Telomeres are the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, like the plastic tips of shoelaces.—David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025 The original calligraphy is recreated with thousands of shoelaces in different colors and fabrics.—Alice Park, Time, 21 July 2025 In the ad, the How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days star and model tie up their shoelaces in a locker room.—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 13 June 2025 Notre Dame, with no reason now to ever join a conference for football, is seemingly assured of a spot if the Irish don’t trip over their own shoelaces.—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for shoelace
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