underfoot
Example Sentences
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“Cool Machine” is a modern masterpiece and an ode to New York, no matter that rats skitter and cockroaches scamper underfoot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
For skiers and snowboarders, feeling untracked, fresh powder underfoot goes beyond just being ideal—it’s the whole point, and it’s downright intoxicating.
From Slate ● Apr. 11, 2026
Which is more interesting: the grand sweep of Russian history or the crunching sound of acorns underfoot?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
“Now, with more stable ground underfoot and a backlog brimming with the next wave of innovators, we’re optimistic that the IPO market will resume its long-awaited pickup in 2026,” the Renaissance analysts said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
Captain Reed jogged across the Current of Faith, avoiding coils of rope and redheaded chickens that squawked underfoot.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
