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Like, my shoelace is not tired.—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026 Dark gray shoelaces add some contrast to the premium look, with metallic silver hardware and white contrast stitching rounding out the style.—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026 Telomeres serve as protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, similar to the bits of plastic at the ends of shoelaces.—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 29 Jan. 2026 Cats love interactive play with feather toys, laser pointers or even a pesky shoelace.—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoelace