strode
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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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
As she strode through the lobby of the Dolby Theatre pre-show, Jessie Buckley, nominated for lead actress for her role in “Hamnet,” was fanned with praise by other attendees.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
But Brooks, who normally bats at number five, strode to the wicket first drop in a massive statement of intent that said "leave it to me, lads".
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
He strode into a country house, moody and mysterious, like Heathcliff from “Wuthering Heights.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
I strode slightly uphill past five houses and St. James United Methodist Church, where we worshipped, to the corner of Barton Road.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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