stride
verb (used without object)
to walk with long steps, as with vigor, haste, impatience, or arrogance.
was striding
-
past progressiveof stride.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Fernandes had placed the ball on the spot and was striding backwards as part of his routine when Kavanagh accidentally barged into his shoulder, forcing the United skipper to go through his routine again.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2025
Scott was striding toward the midway at the Iowa State Fair this summer when a man approached from behind to tell him, “I’ve seen your ads.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 29, 2023
Outside his window, night was striding over the city.
From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2022
Less than a block away, Amanda Mayer, 38, was striding beneath the branches of a 30-foot-tall oak tree draped over the veranda and roof of a wood-sided Victorian-style home she shares with her family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2019
He jerked his head across the street, where a man in Bermuda shorts was striding along with purpose.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
