gait
Example Sentences
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The bounce in his gait had gone, the speed of his stride had slowed.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 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
He spun around and was off down the room with his jerky gait before Ranofer could do more than nod.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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