underfoot

Example Sentences

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In “Weren’t for the Wind,” her second top 40 hit, she’s addicted to leaving, trampling promises underfoot in her haste to hit the road.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 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

“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,” Renaissance analysts say.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

In marching on towards a storied victory against all odds, St Mirren trampled Celtic underfoot.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

We trudged through the snow, a dry crunching underfoot.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys