How to Use in shape in a Sentence

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  • Jalen Brunson and his teammates aren’t the only ones in shape at the Garden.
    — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
  • These fruits often resemble a round pear or avocado in shape.
    — Su-Jit Lin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026
  • Clams have the most symmetrical of shells, which are neatly rounded or oval in shape, with each half approximately equal in size.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Heirlooms, prized for complex flavor and unusual colors, tend to be less uniform in shape but stand out in Caprese or on a cheese board.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers found that early mammals had relatively large, simple teeth with little variation in shape.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Non-hybrid varieties prized for complex flavor and unusual colors, though often less uniform in shape.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Industrial versions of the technology are already being used on conveyor lines where products vary widely in shape and size.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
  • Retzius and others mistakenly believed that because human skulls were so diverse in shape and size that the different races had separate origins.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
  • When the judge orders them to walk, the animal is judged for qualities in shape, barrel or body showing feed capacity, udder development on the cows, and the neatness of the shoulders.
    — Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Lightweight blades deliver stronger performance Tests showed that the finished composite blades were very similar in shape to commercial aluminum turbine blades.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • Musician Benson Boone postponed his Sacramento concert just hours before he was set to take the stage at Golden 1 Center, saying his voice was not in shape to perform.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • After analyzing coprolite samples taken from over 35 sites around the world, researchers documented a clear shift in shape, size, and composition as the Ediacaran gave way to the Cambrian.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Take a look at the PawHut 7-Piece Dog Agility Training Equipment Set for a set that has great poles plus lots of fun training equipment that will really get your pup in shape.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

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