strides

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

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Analysts noted that many of the chief executives accompanying Trump mingled with leaders of some of China’s biggest companies, several of which have made notable strides in the past decade.

From Barron's • May 15, 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

Still, she said ongoing book bans are threatening those strides toward a more diverse literary marketplace.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Uncle Al strides toward them, sans entourage, wearing his top hat and swinging his silver-tipped cane.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen