How to use "afoot" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "afoot" in popular movie and book plots

  • A plot is afoot by sinister forces to kidnap Ludwig, and Jim becomes caught up in the drama.  - My Friend the King
  • A movement was soon afoot to upgrade or replace the Articles, and Madison was foremost in the movement.  - A More Perfect Union (film)
  • Then after a good night's sleep, they set afoot on the island.  - Yogi Bear and the Magical Flight of the Spruce Goose
  • They later break into a professor's home to demand information, and Mike realizes what is afoot and sets out to protect Kristen.  - Elves (film)
  • In Luang Prabang, meanwhile, plans are afoot to finally rid the country of its royal heritage.  - Thirty-Three Teeth
  • When they arrive in Lepzig, they see that there is a movement afoot to link Luther with Jan Hus in order to brand him as a heretic.  - Martin Luther (1953 film)
  • War is afoot and Volodyovski is ordered by Radzivill to grant Kmita a commission to raise a force.  - The Deluge (novel)
  • Shortly after this, Numair decides to go back to the city where King Jonathan is and warns him of something afoot in Dunlath.  - Wolf-Speaker
  • When the real Silas finds out, he realizes something is afoot and the villagers get their own back on the two villains.  - The Treacle People
  • However, strange things are afoot at the American Chicken Bunker.  - Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead
  • Now, Lone Wolf learns of strange sightings in the area near the Maakengorge, suggesting that there may be a plot afoot to resurrect Vashna.  - The Legacy of Vashna
  • Meanwhile, devious schemes are afoot at the home of Bill's uncle Cooley.  - Bill the Conqueror
  • While she's gone, Bugs suspects there's trouble afoot and makes to leave, but he's stopped by Witch Hazel brandishing a meat cleaver.  - Broom-Stick Bunny
  • President to try and warn him that there is a widespread case of lycanthropy afoot in the world.  - Howling III
  • Meanwhile, a conspiracy is afoot in the city to depose the Patrician, Lord Vetinari.  - The Truth (novel)
  • Rumors are afoot of Maetel becoming its new Queen.  - Galaxy Express 999

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