tread
verb (used without object)
to set down the foot or feet in walking; step; walk.
has trodden
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present perfectof tread (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He has trodden a careful line in condemning Russia's invasion while steering clear of criticising its president, and recently became the first Western leader to meet him since April 2022.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2023
It’s a route that Jackson has trodden, and he’s ready to do it again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
Ryan has trodden more carefully this year as he runs for the U.S.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2022
Tedros, who has been the public face of the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, has trodden a fine line while managing to anger both China and the United States at different times.
From Reuters ● Sep. 22, 2021
Basta reared up like a snake when someone has trodden on its tail.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
