trodden

Example Sentences

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For them, survival means avoiding being trodden on by large vertebrates such as kangaroos, wombats or humans.

From Scientific American

For decades, church leaders have been working to reconcile the church with the modern world, and Francis is stepping in places where other Catholic bishops have already trodden.

From Salon

Analysts expect China's economy to rebound late next year as it follows the rocky path trodden by the rest of the world to open up and live with the disease.

From Reuters

Hong Kong authorities also have trodden lightly in handling the protests led by mainland Chinese.

From Seattle Times

Since Russia's invasion, China has trodden a careful path, criticising Western sanctions against Russia but stopping short of endorsing or assisting Moscow in the military campaign.

From Reuters