booting
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of booting
Example Sentences
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“They spread lies about me, I spread truths about them,” said the 65-year-old Sielsch, who has built a social-media following with posts about tracking bears and booting them from homes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The Chiefs got a big boost when Dicker botched the ensuing kickoff, booting a knuckleball that failed to reach the landing zone, thereby allowing Kansas City to begin the final drive on its 40-yard line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2024
Jake Moody missed three field goals but managed to redeem himself by booting the game winner from 44 yards as time expired.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2024
Meanwhile, a couple blocks from its downtown campus, another shocker played out: Oakland booting Kentucky from the 68-team tournament.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2024
“Finally,” I gasped as the router finished booting and my phone connected to the Wi-Fi.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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