strides

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American Nathan Martin won the contest in a photo finish, tracking down Michael Kimani Kamau of Kenya to edge him on his final strides, winning by 00.01 seconds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

A spokesperson says forces "are making strides in tackling the offenders", but the "ultimate goal" is prevention.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

And while China’s tech sector has made strides in domestic semiconductor production, it still relies on U.S. semis for high-tech implementations, like AI.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Even President George W. Bush made great strides against HIV, made sure SARS-1 didn’t become a disaster in 2003, and prepped the country for a potential bird flu crisis, which remains a major threat.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Then he strides off toward the cookhouse where the men from the Flying Squadron are congregating in small groups, their eyes darting, their faces fearful.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen