fleet of foot
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The hungry beasts are not only massive, but are fleet of foot, easily capable of outrunning Usain Bolt, according to the National Wildlife Federation.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2024
Hodgson delivered his post-match resignation so quickly that not all the media pack were fleet of foot enough to witness it.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2024
Like all elves, Galadriel’s as fleet of foot as she is fond of nature’s beauty.
From The Verge ● Aug. 31, 2022
Of its 24 performers, half were new to the production, including the apprentice Taína Lyons, at 22 the youngest dancer in the Mark Morris Dance Group, who was fleet of foot and adorable.
From New York Times ● Mar. 25, 2022
It generally avoids human contact, is more likely to allow a witch to approach it than a wizard, and is so fleet of foot that it is very difficult to capture.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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