The sand shifted beneath my feet, leaving a trail of footprints.

Meaning: The sand moved under my feet as I walked, leaving marks in the sand where I had stepped.

Choice of Words: Sand is a loose material consisting of small rock and mineral particles. Shifted means to move or change position. Beneath means under or below something. Feet are the parts of the body that people and animals use to walk. Leaving means to go away from a place or person. Trail is a mark or series of marks left by someone or something that has passed. Footprints are the marks left by someone's feet when they walk.

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