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
Kim played shortstop in Saturday’s exhibition game against Kansas City, booting a first-inning grounder for an error before fielding three grounders cleanly and throwing to first base in the third and fourth innings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2025
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
A moment later, I’m at my desk booting up the laptop.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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