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boots

[boots] / buts /
NOUN
heavy, often tall, shoe
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According to the affidavit, Dale asked to be wrapped “like a mummy” with plastic wrap, and to glue a pair of women’s boots to his feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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

Alda has helped fund the program, including by auctioning off the boots and dog tags he wore on M*A*S*H for $125,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"I want to have a good future," Conde said as he worked in plastic boots and gloves among the banana plants.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

We stowed our farming tools, removed our boots, and chuckled to each other as the voice rose in pitch and volume.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo



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