Example Sentences

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The country, which has walked a fine line between Washington and Tehran, is losing its footing as an Arab state trusted by both sides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The Trump administration has walked back its announcement that non-citizens seeking permanent US residency, commonly called a Green Card, would need to return to their home country to apply, The New York Times reported.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

For years, the Rose Bowl has walked the precarious line between tradition and technology, striving to keep up with modern-day venues while maintaining the nostalgic touches that make it a national landmark.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

In discovering the Big Bang, in other words, science itself has walked us to the doorstep of what philosophers called the Prime Mover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

This is the first time in weeks he has walked any distance.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell