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strides

  • plural of stride.
  • present tense form of stride (3rd person singular).

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Anyway, when the couple angrily strides across the street to confront Max, we’re supposed to be in their corner.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

While the “Heartstopper” team expected the series to resonate with younger audiences, they have been particularly moved by the reactions of older queer viewers, who have marveled at the strides in LGBTQ+ representation onscreen.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

New strides in formulations mean that many of the products no longer leave a white cast.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

BBC's commentary team later received a message from Hodgkinson's coach Jenny Meadows, saying she withdrew as she "felt a little twinge in her last strides before the race".

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

I could pace off the length of fence he built in ten strides.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson