Pronunciation: /straɪd/
noun a long, decisive step
A1 She took a big stride towards the finish line.
A2 The child struggled to keep up with his father's long strides.
B1 The company has made great strides in improving their customer service.
B2 His confident stride showed that he was ready for the challenge ahead.
C1 The politician's speech was full of bold strides towards social reform.
C2 The artist's latest work represents a significant stride forward in her career.
verb to walk with long, decisive steps
A1 She strides confidently through the park.
A2 He strides purposefully towards the finish line.
B1 The athlete strides gracefully across the field.
B2 The CEO strides confidently into the boardroom.
C1 The politician strides confidently onto the stage.
C2 The champion strides triumphantly towards victory.
formal The CEO walked with purpose, taking long strides down the hallway.
informal She was striding confidently towards the finish line.
slang He was really striding it out on the dance floor last night.
figurative After facing many obstacles, she finally hit her stride in the new job.
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