steady tread
Frequency: 5.32.9 per million words
walking in a firm and regular way
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Examples (10)
- The veteran maintained a steady tread as he marched in the parade.
- Through the thick fog, we could only hear the guide's steady tread.
- Her steady tread on the old wooden stairs reassured everyone she was safe.
- Despite the uneven ground, the explorer kept a surprisingly steady tread.
- The steady tread of the night watchman was a familiar sound in the quiet building.
- He walked with a steady tread, his gaze fixed on the horizon.
- The rhythmic, steady tread of the pilgrims continued for miles.
- Even burdened, the porter showed a remarkably steady tread.
- The silence was broken only by the steady tread of the distant patrol.
- She approached the podium with a calm and steady tread.