toe
noun
one of the terminal digits of the human foot.
Example Sentences
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“Everyone is on their toes, because it is a serious red flag of a potential shift or escalation,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
He’s both charming and chilling, expertly using a near-imperceptible shift in expression or tone to keep the audience on their toes.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
"It was only really the support of the British public that made Joshua stand 10 toes down and say no."
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Investors should remain on their toes and always attuned to near-term risks to their specific portfolio holdings.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Carefully, she touched her right toes to the lake bottom.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
