Example Sentences

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And Alcoa’s stock was treading cheaply on a forward price/earnings basis.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Bitcoin was treading water at around $70,000 early Friday.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Ashleigh Johnson, the best goalie in the tournament, was treading water in front of the net, so that advantage looked safe.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024

In response, Kise dove into a rant about how the matter was "treading in a dangerous area."

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2023

He was treading in precarious territory, he felt.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman