tread
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A forensic intelligence officer at Cheshire Police explained that every person's footwear tread pattern is different, which helped lead them to the suspects.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Florian Galleri, a historian specialising in contemporary military studies and nuclear doctrines, also warned that Macron would have to tread carefully, pointing to his low approval ratings one year before the end of his presidency.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
As for silver, Morrison said investors should tread carefully.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
It also bought a machine for grinding skis, which is like putting tread on tires.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
The fens grew more wet, opening into wide stagnant meres, among which it grew more and more difficult to find the firmer places where feet could tread without sinking into gurgling mud.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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