boot

Example Sentences

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No more using a boot for headwear, as one convention mainstay named Vermin Supreme did.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Shares of Figma shot higher late Thursday, after the design-software company extended its streak of earnings beats, and provided upbeat guidance to boot.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

White House officials gave him the boot last July, but Dr. Makary brought him back.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Fernandes had chased down Dominik Szoboszlai and, much like Keane, slid in and hit his opponent on the boot.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“Why, yes, Mrs. Warne,” said the Right Reverend, sliding his pointy black boot forward just a hint to keep her door from slamming shut on his petition.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan