set foot in
Example Sentences
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He was, in fact, a real-life character from early American history, thought—wishfully, by some—to be the first free Muslim to set foot in the New World.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Some said they were pleasantly surprised that their U.S.-born adult children, who had never set foot in Iran, seemed as elated by the news as they were.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
Nor did he make any mention of the elephant in the room - or any room the Beckhams set foot in - the recent family drama involving his estranged older brother Brooklyn.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
Two decades ago, when he first set foot in the lot, Ernesto would find work quickly almost every day.
From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026
They had barely set foot in the cool entrance hall when a voice rang out, “There you are, Potter — Weasley.”
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
