trod
Example Sentences
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Football legend Pele once trod its turf, and international sporting competitions have been held there.
From Barron's ● Mar. 31, 2026
In the Himalayan republic of some 30 million people, overshadowed by giant neighbours India and China, Oli previously trod a fine balance between the rivals.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
Katherine Mansfield could write wonderful lines such as: “The men walked like scissors; the women trod like cats.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
This was to help protect the church, built in 1873, and to make sure no-one trod on any graves, but also because she was - and remains - a massive fan of the series.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2025
And Mr. Teavee said, “We can’t send him back to school like this! He’ll get trod upon! He’ll get squashed!”
From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
