tread

Example Sentences

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As for silver, Morrison said investors should tread carefully.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Fennell’s eye for image-making is her greatest directorial strength; it’s what keeps her films afloat even when their screenplays struggle to tread water.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

“And a more diverse set of sectors is helping broader averages like the S&P 500 tread water while near- and intermediate-term Tech dynamics play out,” he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Given Japan’s election on Sunday, “yen bears may want to tread more carefully into the weekend,” StoneX’s Matt Simpson says in commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The grass grew green and thick now, and the ground softened with every tread.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda