tread

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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

Given Japan’s election on Sunday, “yen bears may want to tread more carefully into the weekend,” StoneX’s Matt Simpson says in commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The pair were estranged for almost three years, but eventually managed to tread a long and delicate path back into one another's lives.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Investors should also tread carefully, keeping an eye out for potential blowback.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

“I accept the challenge of retraining you. Henceforth you are only allowed to apologize if you tread on someone’s foot while dancing.”

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor