treading

Example Sentences

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“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

"But to be polarising is to be talked about and to be cared about, and I think I'd always rather that than be constantly treading on eggshells and trying to dictate how people perceive you."

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Let’s assume you’re getting a 7% return on your stocks before inflation — you’re treading water with that cash, even if it’s in a high-yield savings account.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Bitcoin was treading water at around $70,000 early Friday.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Harry walked over to the bed, openmouthed, treading on a few loose pages of Travels with Trolls.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling