tread
Example Sentences
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Florian Galleri, a historian specialising in contemporary military studies and nuclear doctrines, also warned that Macron would have to tread carefully, pointing to his low approval ratings one year before the end of his presidency.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
As for silver, Morrison said investors should tread carefully.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
It also bought a machine for grinding skis, which is like putting tread on tires.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
Fennell’s eye for image-making is her greatest directorial strength; it’s what keeps her films afloat even when their screenplays struggle to tread water.
From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026
They did not know how to tread this new path they had chosen, and sometimes it hurt so much that Kaede had to turn her back on Taisin.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.