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gait

[geyt] / geɪt /


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Mind-body approaches likely improved short term function, while neuromotor training likely boosted short term gait performance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

In order to obtain a warrant to obtain a blood draw, the officer “falsely claimed that Senator Cervantes had an unsteady gait, slurred speech, and an appearance of drowsiness,” the complaint alleges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

However, as his gait got worse, his darts got even better - and it seems possible that his way of dealing with the pain in his ankle backstage ended up being an advantage.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

A belabored gait might mean he was carrying a stack of thick envelopes, the sort that indicate acceptance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

He was setting a good pace, but his gait was stiff.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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