stride
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Colby also praised the strides that Germany and several other European allies have made in expanding their military capabilities over the past year.
US deputy defence minister Elbridge Colby said that allies were making strides towards a situation where it is "Europe that leads the conventional defense of NATO" rather than traditionally relying on US military might.
From Barron's
After a shock reverse against the lowly Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, the Knicks got back into their stride with a lopsided pummeling of the Sixers.
From Barron's
The Economist named Bangladesh “Country of the Year” in 2024, and hailed it for “taking strides towards a more liberal government.”
Ignoring the aching feeling that I’m losing my best friends, I leave Lily with Camille and stride confidently out the front door.
From Literature
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