afoot

Example Sentences

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But secretive military moves are also afoot, with plans for upgraded or new runways for both military and civilian use.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The DOJ wants to know if something shady is afoot.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

This is not sufficient, in the view of the Justice Department, to intimate that there’s racism afoot.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

The Valentine’s Day changes are a fragment of broader shifts afoot at the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

After Mom announced she was pregnant with Teddy, the first sign that changes were afoot was when Dad went and got himself a learner’s permit.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman