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
But the Disneyland faithful certainly will, as when Darth Vader set foot in the park’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on Wednesday morning and the audience erupted in approving hollers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 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
In January, nearly ten years to the day since I’d set foot in my first classroom at BYU, I received confirmation from the University of Cambridge: I was Dr. Westover.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
