on foot

phrase

: by walking or running
tour the campus on foot

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Originally coined by big-game hunters to describe the five most dangerous animals to hunt on foot; lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, the phrase has become tourism shorthand for the ultimate safari experience. Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The walk there can be a pretty lengthy hike if done on foot, but the trail leads you to a small, secluded swimming cove where visitors sunbathe on the rocks and swim in the sparkling sea. Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 17 July 2026 Aside from simply driving through Yellowstone, taking in the sights on foot resulted in 15 deaths through accidental falls, exposure, unexpected medical issues, and run-ins with animals like bison or bears. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026 The victim followed the fleeing Jeep on foot and grabbed onto the vehicle when it got stuck in traffic, authorities said. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on foot

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“On foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20foot. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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