trod

Example Sentences

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Bush trod a delicate diplomatic line during his August 2008 trip, as human rights groups called for a tough stance on China's rule of Tibet, arrests of dissidents and Internet censorship.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Katherine Mansfield could write wonderful lines such as: “The men walked like scissors; the women trod like cats.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

This was to help protect the church, built in 1873, and to make sure no-one trod on any graves, but also because she was - and remains - a massive fan of the series.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

On a negative note for Barca, De Jong was dismissed in stoppage time for a second yellow card as he trod on Iago Aspas' foot.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

They trod back to the house silently, along the path they knew better than anything anyone had ever taught them.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen