strode
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Fast forward to Monday, when Son strode out of a black Mercedes at the Élysée Palace to be fêted by Emmanuel Macron—the fourth world leader to publicly host him in the past two years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Most nights, after her husband, Carlos Manzo, tucked their small sons into bed, he donned a bullet-resistant vest, made the sign of the cross and strode out into the night.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
After summoning the White House press pool, Trump strode to a podium bearing the presidential seal and, unprompted, declared that the “lies” linking her to Jeffrey Epstein had to end.
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2026
Harper strode towards the centre of the 19th-Century grand hall, buoyed by her travelling Yorkshire faithful.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
“Queen, ha ha!” he said, and strode away.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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