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boots

[boots] / buts /
NOUN
heavy, often tall, shoe
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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

The U.S. put boots on the ground to build treatment centers and labs, train thousands of health workers, and support safe burial teams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Taylor Swift is putting her cowboy boots back on.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Torak guessed that if he were reckless enough to remove the heavy, furred boots, he’d find a similar mark on each heel.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver



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