gait

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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

To me, a Midwestern kid familiar with winter winds dragging their fangs across her face, Mary’s upright spine and sure gait set an example worth heeding.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

I’d assumed my gait would take on a rhythmic thumping—that auditory mark of cane—but with an aluminum version, this was more of an anemic click, possibly easier on floors and eardrums, but certainly less imposing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Bower also wore foam inserts under his arms to capture the gait and broad stance of the creature.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

Bull walked down the long polished hall with a bouncing gait that was distinctively unmilitary.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy