underfoot

Example Sentences

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But unlike the tradwife with her gaggle of youngsters underfoot, the orangutan mother sustains this intense caretaking by spacing her kids seven or so years apart.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Brands such as Brooks, Nike, Salomon and Adidas are rolling out more models designed to feel familiar underfoot while offering enough grip, protection and durability for all conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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

Yesterday’s rain had cleared; the sky was a clear, pale gray, and the grass was springy and damp underfoot as they set off for their first ever Care of Magical Creatures class.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling