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light-footed

[lahyt-foot-id] / ˈlaɪtˈfʊt ɪd /




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And yet the game maintains a light-footed nature.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2023

Zagar keeps the cinematographer Zak Mulligan’s camera hand-held and light-footed.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2022

Maharaj was known for his animated facial expressions and light-footed movements, accompanied by the sound of bells he wore around his ankles.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2022

The elaphrosaur, whose name means "light-footed lizard", was related to the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Velociraptor.

From BBC • May 18, 2020

The sea lay quiedy, bathed in a shy, light-footed light, a dancing play of black and silver that ex­tended without limits all about me.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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