underfoot

Example Sentences

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In the 1960s, American artists began turning their backs on painting and sculpture, turning to a new material of choice: the land underfoot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 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

Like walking through a sparse forest in early autumn, the air sharp with smoke from a campfire, leaves underfoot brittle enough to crack.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2025

In no time at all, Amy is wandering the halls, peeking in on patients, getting underfoot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

A jumble of firn, new ice, and old ice underfoot.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin