How to Use heel in a Sentence

heel

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  • Shelves of heels and boots could be seen in the background of the photo.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Schutz Tarah ankle boots Sick of the chunky block heel?
    Maia Torres, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Then, swap in heels, hoop earrings, and a clutch for a date or drink with friends.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The cushioned footbed and the sliver of a heel will make these super easy to wear.
    Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
  • With a chunky heel, the boots are comfortable for all-day wear.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023
  • The move comes on the heels of Jonathan Taylor's trade request July 29.
    Evan Frank, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Keep your forearms on the ground, forming a straight line from your shoulders to your heels.
    Anne Harding, Health, 19 Jan. 2024
  • This all came on the heels of a family tragedy that made my job seem even more detestable and stupid.
    Lachlan Cartwright, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Shares rose slightly in after-hours trading on the heels of the Times report.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Using the heel of your palm, gently smash each one open so that the skin splits but the potato remains whole.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Step away from Broadway one inch, though, and the theatre is kicking up its heels.
    Condé Nast, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2023
  • However, the true star of the red carpet look were Ronan's heels.
    Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 21 Jan. 2024
  • Stewart had a heel injury that sidelined him during camp and for the first two games.
    Bob Holt, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2023
  • Pro tip: For an extra challenge, try lifting heels off the ground.
    Jordan Galloway, Women's Health, 25 July 2023
  • Swift wore a sparkly silver gown with a thigh-high slit to the event, and accessorized with black heels and a bold red lip.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The heel is just over 2 inches, making this boot easy to transition from day to evening.
    Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2023
  • The reductions come on the heels of the School Board's discovery of a $3.6 million budget deficit.
    Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Today, democracy is back on its heels, in places far and wide.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Some of the snow came from the storm that dumped 3 to 5 inches on our area Friday, with most of it falling on the heels of the storm thanks to upslope snow.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The gesture came on the heels of reports that Spears and her husband, dancer Sam Asghari, are splitting.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The actor was also offered to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone alone at the heels of the series’ success.
    Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Hot off the plastic heels of a hot-pink summer, Nef still has Barbie top of mind while getting dolled up.
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Equate ‘heel digging’ with passion for being seen and heard.
    Julie Holunga, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Lennon’s deal comes on the heels of Force starting production on its third season.
    Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2024
  • But the zone has been a big part of the Heat’s winning formula in each of the last two games on the heels of its first seven-game losing streak since 2008.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2024
  • The set comes on the heels of her upcoming first-ever North American trek, set to kick off May 21.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Apr. 2024
  • To end the evening on a high note, DJ Samantha Ronson kicked off the after-party, prompting guests to kick off their heels and dance the night away.
    Maia Torres, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Driving through your left heel, stand back up to the starting position.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 Jan. 2024
  • People who fled had to travel quickly through a rugged, mountainous terrain with Nazi guards on their heels.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 6 May 2024
  • Zendaya always captivates on the red carpet, thanks in a large part to her collaboration with her longtime stylist Law Roach — and her go-to heels.
    Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024

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