a move is afoot
Frequency: 4.51.1 per million words
An action or plan is in progress.
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Examples (10)
- A quiet move is afoot to reform the local education system.
- Rumors suggest that a significant move is afoot within the company.
- Sources indicate that a move is afoot to change leadership.
- There appears to be a move afoot to bring back traditional teaching methods.
- A subtle move is afoot to shift public opinion on the matter.
- The government denied that any move was afoot to raise taxes.
- Behind the scenes, a strategic move is afoot to acquire a rival firm.
- It was clear that a move was afoot to boycott the upcoming elections.
- Despite denials, many believe a move is afoot to privatize the industry.
- Moves are afoot to increase car insurance premiums.