boots

Example Sentences

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Clark was described as wearing a camo baseball cap, a camo jacket, black pants and black boots.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

So, even in the age of robots and remotely operated weapons, the old rule of war is still true: without boots on the ground, an army cannot hold territory.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Manchester City's top-scorer Khadija Shaw is top of Chelsea's wish list but whoever they sign to replace Kerr will have enormous boots to fill.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"I take a paracetamol whenever fever becomes high," said Kanchan, a rare worker wearing rubber boots -- to protect against prolonged exposure to brine, that can crack skin so deep it bleeds.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

First, as gently as he could, he removed his father’s beaver-hide boots, and drew a circle on each heel to mark the name-soul.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver