the boot

Example Sentences

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But it is getting the boot the prime minister now fears.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

White House officials gave him the boot last July, but Dr. Makary brought him back.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

How, in a legislative body that has always maintained a large contingent of scoundrels, did Swalwell and Gonzales get the boot in such quick succession—with more potentially in the pipeline?

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Centre Ollie Lawrence and Sam Underhill scored second-half tries for England, but Ireland were always too far clear because of the boot of Jack Crowley and a try by Jamie Osborne.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

The dagger was like a hard splint against her leg, but the boot concealed it neatly, and she could reach in and pull it out without much effort.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo