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The phrase "afoot for a while" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something has been in progress or developing for a certain period of time.
Example: "The plans for the new community center have been afoot for a while, and we are finally ready to break ground."
Alternatives: "in progress for some time" or "underway for a while".
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Our present cultural climate discourages empathy — a stay-in-your-lane policing has been afoot for a while now — and demands the performance of absolute authority.
Our present cultural climate discourages empathy a stay-in-your-lane policing has been afoot for a while now—and demands the performance of absolute authority.
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Sebők smoked for a while.
Ritchie thought for a while.
Nothing happened for a while.
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