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boots

[boots] / buts /
NOUN
heavy, often tall, shoe
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And its also facing pressure from President Donald Trump, who has pushed the pace of the ambitious program that's aiming to see boots hit the lunar surface before his second term ends in early 2029.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“Expanding organically requires boots on the ground. Expanding through M&A, it’s the quality of the team that could execute,” Dixon said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“We wouldn’t be the first to mistakenly think a smarter bomb will keep us from putting boots on the ground.”

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

“The first is to wear hiking boots and long pants so that, should there be an encounter, that can hopefully provide some protection against a rattlesnake,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The snow was crisp, and their boots crunched loudly.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver