as in to walk
to go on foot
to protect the fragile environment of the beach dunes, we must tread cautiously and lightly
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Recent Examples of tread
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
The express clean mode will give you a powerful clean that’s dry and ready to tread on in 30 minutes.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
Each muffled footstep treads upon dead leaves with muted snaps, each step produces its own quiet sound, a soft click that is not unlike the sound of the second hand of the doomsday clock.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024
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While the 49ers will tread on without Mason and McCaffrey, the offense will likely depend on tight end George Kittle to keep things going.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
The express clean mode will give you a powerful clean that’s dry and ready to tread on in 30 minutes.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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So a narrower tread depth between rows was preferred in some areas, which also let A&M maintain the same crowd capacity in those sections, where as many as 40,000 students are crammed in.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
Each muffled footstep treads upon dead leaves with muted snaps, each step produces its own quiet sound, a soft click that is not unlike the sound of the second hand of the doomsday clock.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024
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From there, the star walked down a grand staircase as a spectacle of back-up dancers and swinging napkins from the audience took the performance to new heights.James Dinh, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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Here is a look at what happened as Masvidal walked away from his interview with Laura Sanko to confront Edwards.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In August, Evan took to the skies in a helicopter for the first time by himself, following in the footsteps of his mom, an aviation enthusiast and chopper pilot.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Fresh on the heels of six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick following in the footsteps of Hall-of-Famer and heading back to college to coach a less-than-powerful program, another legendary NFL figure is reportedly considering manning the sidelines for an NCAA football team.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Millions of temporary work permits for students and temporary laborers are set to expire in the coming years, and paths to permanent residency have suddenly narrowed.Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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As the country has carved a circuitous path toward justice and commemoration, ESMA has emerged as a central symbol of that historical reckoning.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Essentially, the photonic chip replaces traditional circuitry with light, where optical data flows through the system to accomplish computing goals on a lower energy footprint.John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Kremlin could indeed look to use its footprint in Libya or Sudan, but Russia doesn't have any formal agreements with these countries, the ISW said.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Just remember, Deer Valley is only open to skiers, so snowboarders will want to stick to Park City — but with nearly 350 trails, that's not really a sacrifice.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Upon entering, the hotel’s maze-like trails hide surprises around every turn.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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Saint Laurent’s spring 2025 show nodded to the brand’s eponymous founder, with creative director Anthony Vaccarello sending slouchy suits and bohemian prints down the runway.Hannah Malach, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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Petite Plume also sells silk pajama sets and nightshirts in whimsical prints, to make for a memorable gift.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement In 1993, President Clinton took a first step toward lifting the ban on gays and lesbians in the military — a ban that was ended entirely in 2011.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the absence of more stringent controls, the public can take steps to prevent the situation from worsening: avoiding raw milk and dead birds, for starters.Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Golden State nearly fell into the late-game rut that has plagued them recently, but instead leaned on their defense and manufactured just enough scoring to come back against Minnesota.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Instead, we've been stuck in a rut of bullet points and dull visuals.William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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