strode
Example Sentences
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On Friday, he strode into the Mar-a-Lago ballroom to cheers of “U.S.A.” from local Republicans gathered for a $1,200 per-person fundraising gala.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
But Brooks, who normally bats at number five, strode to the wicket first drop in a massive statement of intent that said "leave it to me, lads".
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Ahead of schedule after a 55.56-second first 400m, Hodgkinson strode off the front and never appeared in danger of losing touch with the green wavelights representing the record time on the inside of the track.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
He whispered in the ears of the powerful, strode the battlefield like a god of war and ultimately embodied both of those extremes in performances of exquisite complexity.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
A distinguished-looking gentleman with white muttonchop sideburns strode around the back of the carriage.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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