boots

Example Sentences

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“The clergy who are the boots on the ground were out there from Day One, not only doing charity but working for justice,” said Catholic activist Rosa Manriquez.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Literature

One of the women is in torn clothing and all wear wellington boots.

From BBC

As her rivals nervously shuffle in their boots, Shiffrin will clear space on the ground, fold a parka as a pillow, shut her blue eyes and doze off.

From The Wall Street Journal

And if you feel like "practising" in Mum's boots for the week leading up to the event, go for it.

From BBC