afoot

Example Sentences

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But secretive military moves are also afoot, with plans for upgraded or new runways for both military and civilian use.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The DOJ wants to know if something shady is afoot.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

We’ve seen the advent of marriage equality, the #MeToo movement, the Black Lives Matter movement—there’s just been a lot of change afoot, and we’re seeing a real backlash to that.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

Also, while Massachusetts gets the most National Institutes of Health funding of any state on a per capita basis, changes are afoot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Brother Luke looked back to see what was delaying them, but nodded as he saw Robin afoot, and John again plucking the strings of the little harp.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli