in stride
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But she has taken such criticisms in stride, saying critics fail to see her hard work behind the scenes.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Paiva takes the comparisons in stride, viewing Nikki’s intense behavior not as a red flag but as an intense manifestation of romance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Financial markets have so far taken Burnham's election win and Starmer's resignation in stride, with the pound avoiding any sharp falls and the UK's benchmark 10-year government bond yield dipping.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
He got the save, then took the win in stride in his first season playing high school baseball, explaining, “We know we’re supposed to win every time we step on the field.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
The Mighty Ducks seemed to take their loss in stride, but what if they hadn’t?
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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