strode
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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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
Guardiola strode on to the pitch after the match and blew kisses in the direction of his family in the stands.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 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
It strode easily over the snow, probably on account of the snowshoes it was wearing.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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