footwork
noun
foot·work
ˈfu̇t-ˌwərk 
1
: the activity of moving from place to place
the investigation entailed a lot of footwork
2
: the management of the feet (as in boxing)
also
: the work done with them
3
: active and adroit maneuvering to achieve an end
fancy political footwork
Examples of footwork in a Sentence
The investigation required a lot of footwork.
He used quick footwork to dodge his opponent.
The tango involves some fancy footwork.
He knows that getting enough votes for the proposal is going to require some fancy political footwork.
Recent Examples on the Web
Athletes, like Olympic qualifier Sunny Choi, left, do very quick footwork – which requires friction.
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Amy Pope, Discover Magazine, 17 June 2024
The issue is that his footwork and hand use could use some help.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024
At 6-foot-8, 315 pounds, Alt also has the excellent size and footwork to block various pass rushers at the next level.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2024
Defensively, the left-handed hitter worked on footwork and fundamentals.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 June 2024
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Amy Pope, Discover Magazine, 17 June 2024
The issue is that his footwork and hand use could use some help.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024
At 6-foot-8, 315 pounds, Alt also has the excellent size and footwork to block various pass rushers at the next level.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2024
Defensively, the left-handed hitter worked on footwork and fundamentals.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 June 2024
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“Footwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footwork. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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footwork
noun
foot·work
-ˌwərk
: the movement of the feet (as in boxing)
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