fleet of foot
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
With scammers increasingly fleet of foot, cross-border attempts to crack down on them will need to be swift too.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
The hungry beasts are not only massive, but are fleet of foot, easily capable of outrunning Usain Bolt, according to the National Wildlife Federation.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2024
Like all elves, Galadriel’s as fleet of foot as she is fond of nature’s beauty.
From The Verge ● Aug. 31, 2022
Brady was never known for his physical attributes, since he was not fleet of foot and did not have the strongest throwing arm.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2022
It generally avoids human contact, is more likely to allow a witch to approach it than a wizard, and is so fleet of foot that it is very difficult to capture.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
