stride

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.

Neither the city nor the theater are the stuff of a young woman’s dreams, but Stella takes tragedy and poverty in stride as she aims—mostly inaccurately—for stardom on the boards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

With the battle to qualify for Europe looking likely to go down to the wire, Russo has hit her league goalscoring stride at the perfect time.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Most take it in stride, or consider the situation at Indian Wells a fair tradeoff for the otherwise gorgeous backdrop of mountains, picturesque sunsets and lavish facilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

But U.S. stock futures indicate investors will take it in stride for now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

I accidentally whack him with my hat bracelet on my next stride.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison