foot traffic
Britishnoun
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the wear and tear caused to a surface by people walking on it
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the activity of pedestrians in a particular area
Example Sentences
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Even without this program, foot traffic in neighborhoods just off the Avenue of the Arts is now exceeding 2019 levels, particularly on evenings and weekends.
Traders report minimal foot traffic, and investors appear hesitant, delaying major moves that now look more like gambles than strategic decisions.
From BBC
In the fourth quarter, comparable sales were down 2.5% from a year ago, but Placer.ai data suggest that foot traffic has improved since late November.
From Barron's
The outdoor mall had struggled to get foot traffic as families feared leaving their homes.
From Los Angeles Times
Dozens of stores selling fireworks resembling flamethrowers and packaged in garish boxes saw little foot traffic on a weekday morning.
From Barron's
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