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is treading

  • present progressive of tread (3rd person singular).

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On this evidence, the Par 3 Contest is treading the line nicely as the Masters looks to ensure it - and golf - remains relevant for decades to come.

From BBC Apr. 8, 2026

In Nuuk, civil society is treading carefully, afraid that their words will be appropriated by Washington.

From Barron's Mar. 10, 2026

Now, though, Flutter is treading on the turf of Kalshi and Polymarket and Jackson is bullish about its prospects as he discussed the launch of what will be called FanDuel Predicts.

From MarketWatch Nov. 13, 2025

OpenAI said it is treading cautiously in expanding the use of Voice Engine, which is not yet publicly available.

From Seattle Times May 13, 2024

“Some one is treading on me,” murmured Sybil, with a sad double meaning.

From Cruel As The Grave by Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte