boots

Example Sentences

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He had big boots to fill as well after Viktor Gyokeres departed for Arsenal with the Colombian his direct replacement.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“We don’t have active boots on the ground right now, but we were in a helicopter on Wednesday and have future plans to go with more ground crews.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

But while Wembanyama is having the time of his life, every other team in the league is quaking in its boots.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The construction workers "lacked safety gear" like hardhats, boots, safety belts and lifelines, and worked under poor lighting and with no visible safety signages, she added.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

His white button-up shirt was plastered to his broad shoulders and his boots made a loud squelching noise as he walked.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin