treading
Example Sentences
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"There is a sense that the candidates are treading carefully to avoid offending the US and other veto powers."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The S&P 500 has been treading water for more than a month now, but beneath the surface of the U.S. equity market, big changes are taking shape.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
UC officials say they are treading carefully, knowing their debate on testing could later be turned against the university.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
“In this higher-rate environment, home price growth remains constrained, with housing largely treading water in nominal terms and falling in real terms,” said Nicholas Godec at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Everyone spoke in hushed tones, treading quietly over the decks.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
