fleet-footed
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It would have been terrible to run on if I was a fresh, fleet-footed 20-year-old, but I was 51 and still trying to outrun guys half my age.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
He was fleet-footed on the ball, occupying pockets of spaces outside the box and looking to dictate the tempo as a lot of City's play against the north African side went through Foden.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2025
Technically, it’s been only 23 years since the horror hit “28 Days Later” arrived and 18 since its sequel, “28 Weeks Later,” did — but when you’re running from fleet-footed zombies, who’s counting?
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2025
Washington Commanders: WR Luther Burden III, Missouri — Quarterback Jayden Daniels could use another fleet-footed, sure-handed target to take some of the heat off of top receiver Terry McLaurin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2025
He hired expert drivers with carriage horses fleet-footed enough to win the Derby.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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