fleet-footed

Example Sentences

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In the past this might have been settled by some fleet-footed diplomacy.

From BBC

He hired expert drivers with carriage horses fleet-footed enough to win the Derby.

From Literature

The fleet-footed housekeeper had made the previous day’s post with time to spare, but still, it would take a day for Penelope’s letter to get to London, and a day for Simon’s reply to come back, assuming he answered her at once.

From Literature

This opinion continues to be held by many, for the race is still run once a year without fail, and attracts the world’s most fleet-footed Thoroughbred horses and their fearless jockeys, not to mention the many thousands of enthusiastic spectators who come to cheer on their favorites.

From Literature

“You will do very well as our fleet-footed messenger, Mrs. Clarke. First, I must write the letter; I shall meet you downstairs in five minutes’ time” was her answer.

From Literature