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barefoot

[bair-foot] / ˈbɛərˌfʊt /
ADJECTIVE
wearing no shoes
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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He even penned an autobiography - From Barefoot to Bishop: A Rwandan Refugee's Journey - enthusiastically described by the Church Times website as a "remarkable" account of his beginnings.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Gallo owns more than 100 brands — including the popular Barefoot and Apothic labels — and had more than 7,000 employees worldwide, according to a 2023 company statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Ina Garten bought the Hamptons specialty food store that became the Barefoot Contessa a year later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

On “Be My Guest with Ina Garten,” the Barefoot Contessa shares her cutting board with A-list celebrities like Jennifer Garner and Tina Fey, which is a bit light on utility and the common touch.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

Barefoot children were playing on the street, kicking a ragged ten­nis ball with a stick, and they stared when I pulled up and killed the engine.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini



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