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as in to tread
to go on foot
I walked slowly to school
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as in stroll
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
we went for a long walk outside because it was such a nice night
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
a nondenominational church that attracts worshippers from every walk of life
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Recent Examples of walk
Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
The post continues, saying Barbara was last seen by a friend walking in the 16500 block of Bothell Way NE.
—Anna Turning, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
The nature walk was a poignant moment in the heir to the British throne's ongoing environmental campaign, bringing attention to the work of conservation rangers who patrol the urban national park.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Studio walked you through your first project, but the documentation does a decent enough job of answering many questions.
—Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
The post continues, saying Barbara was last seen by a friend walking in the 16500 block of Bothell Way NE.
—Anna Turning, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Ammon did appear tempted to talk the walk in Portland, to become the Mormon cowboy philosopher king wandering a degenerate realm of an ailing Republic, but by now time was in extremely short supply.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
The nature walk was a poignant moment in the heir to the British throne's ongoing environmental campaign, bringing attention to the work of conservation rangers who patrol the urban national park.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s willingness to take risks, his boldness in appearing in places and situations where the old Republican Party feared to tread, his knack for the memorable photo and cutting riposte have defined his political career and the 2024 campaign.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Harris campaign has sought to tread a line between tightening border security, while also avoiding demonizing migrants writ large.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Alwan’s brother Dany, who lives next door, was home when the missile struck.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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The two companies have struck a new multi-year content partnership that includes in-season streaming rights for Fox’s programming slate.Peter White, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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The handcuffed teenager was buckled into the front seat of Truong’s patrol vehicle because there was not a caged holding area for detainees in the back seat of that particular vehicle.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Read Next: What Do Black Bears Eat? Black bears can quickly grow accustomed to a recurring food source in a particular area.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Creative Along with the condo towers and hotel, the plan calls for 88,000 square feet of waterfront commercial space, with restaurants, boat docking, a public park along the Intracoastal and a 25-foot-wide pedestrian promenade.Robert Frank, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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The island's village and promenade will feature 38 restaurants, daytime eateries, late-night venues, and 36 luxury retail outlets.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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So far, McLeod has strolled through Barnsdall Park with Ed Begley, Jr., hiked the Arroyo Seco with actor Dan Stevens and traversed the Bunker Hill Pedway with comedian Jon Gabrus.Raef Harrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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On the Thursday before the floods, after canceling reservations, Goss strolled through town and was mildly surprised to see residents stacking sandbags in front of doorways.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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No toxic bro is walking out of that theater having his Scrooge moment, vowing to live his life in the past, the present, and the future.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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The conflict and the walk out was captured in Michael Moore's documentary, Fahrenheit 9/11, one of the highest grossing U.S. documentaries of all time.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Just down the road, Harrods also has a Christmas department — outfitted with gifts, ornaments, and all types of baubles.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
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The materials were created this year by the Texas Education Agency after a new law required the department to make a statewide curriculum for school districts to use after approval from the education board.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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The restaurant is renting the space on the boardwalk and is not owned by the amusement park.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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One stop on their search is Tatiana Grill, a Russian restaurant on the boardwalk.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Walk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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