strides
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As a result, their strides were shorter, and their walking speeds were slower.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
This being “Ted Lasso,” every determined push downfield strides on a turf green with optimism.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
While the “Heartstopper” team expected the series to resonate with younger audiences, they have been particularly moved by the reactions of older queer viewers, who have marveled at the strides in LGBTQ+ representation onscreen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Soccer, as it's known in the US, has made big strides in the country since it last hosted the men's tournament in 1994.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
The great strides of the pursuers brought them closer, so close that in a fearful backward glance Taran saw one of them, teeth bared in a snarl, reach out to clutch the stirrups of Lluagor.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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