trod

Example Sentences

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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

On a negative note for Barca, De Jong was dismissed in stoppage time for a second yellow card as he trod on Iago Aspas' foot.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

Midfielder McTominay trod the same path last summer by escaping the chaos of United in moving to Naples and the 28-year-old instantly became a cult hero, netting 12 goals to inspire their title success.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

The earth the dinosaurs once trod is now a massive expanse of solid rock.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2024

Jon sent Tom Barleycorn ahead to scout for them, though the way to the white grove was oft trod and familiar.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin