Strides

Kevin Sheehan says the timing for adding another ship felt right, given what he called "strides" by state government, and the continued popularity of Alaska as a cruise destination. ❋ Unknown (2011)

In its first season under coach Matthew Driscoll, North Florida made clear strides from the helpless team it was in 2008-09, winning five more games and qualifying for the conference tournament in its first year of eligibility. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Before anyone jumps the gun, let's just take this in strides - as far as I know the film isn't really in production yet or even close to it! ❋ Unknown (2008)

Langkow took two strides from the boards and beat Evgeni Nabokov with a low wrist shot stick side for his third of the postseason. ❋ Unknown (2007)

A few strides from the teller, she slipped on a rubbery President Clinton mask, one of the most popular masks in America and probably the one hardest to trace. ❋ Unknown (2000)

The result is that the industries of the country are developing in strides that would not have been thought possible ten years ago. ❋ Unknown (1907)

They are also making long-term strides toward reducing the over-reliance on local property taxes to pay for schools.

This will make you take smaller strides, which is a good thing. ❋ Danny Dreyer (2009)

At this time of spiritual peace, when recognition of the ties which bind people of good will is paramount, it is fitting to recall the strides which have been taken to bring peace to the Middle East. ❋ ITY National Archives (1995)

If you want to call the "strides" of Cash-for-Clunkers, the takeover of the auto industry, bank bailouts, a failed stimulus package and a job killing bill known as Obamacare "incredible" then -- well, "Yes, we have." ❋ Unknown (2011)

I would just point out that the strength of this circumstantial case is probably a function of one's predisposition to embrace spontaneous generation (what you call "strides" look more like epicycles to me). ❋ Unknown (2008)

But overall, I don't think we're making the kind of strides we need. ❋ Unknown (2007)

It is better to have a scale of 1,000 strides which is easily done by the proportion: ❋ Oliver Schoonmaker (N/A)

Making "strides" at the defensive end means that he is disappointed with his defense, and ❋ Unknown (2010)

LeBron James and the Miami Heat still have plenty of improving to do, the kind of strides ❋ Unknown (2010)

AP - LeBron James and the Miami Heat still have plenty of improving to do, the kind of strides James hopes will put this team in the championship hunt come June. ❋ Unknown (2010)

LeBron James and the Miami Heat still have plenty of improving to do, the kind of strides James hopes will put this team in the championship hunt come June. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Each day, this vision appears more appropriate when juxtaposed with the kind of strides and ambition the university has been displaying. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"If we are [going out], I [better] [put] my strides on." ❋ Dick (2004)

"I got me some new [rat] [traps], they'll be seeing the inside of my strides before the week [is out]!" ❋ Alistair_123 (2005)

in [my circle] of pals in a small city in north america, from the 80s on, the word was really only heard in the phrase "drop those strides, cowboy..." or perhaps that was only, um, in my [geographical] region? or my [neighbourhood]? or perhaps only my street. well, actually, maybe even only in my house. but nevertheless, there are enough men out there who are familiar with this usage that it deserves an entry in this distinguished forum. ❋ CEW Chief Executive Wench (2005)

[Miles] is a [strideful] person, he walks with long [strides]. ❋ Bobaisbae (2021)

example:- didn u c [robbie] get strided at [dinner] it was [soo] funny! u saw his red bxers lol! ❋ Fish1993 (2006)

Mmm [stride] sweet [berry] [my fav]. ❋ Dara12345678 (2008)

I'll [stride] you [to the] [lockers]. ❋ Raymond C (2008)

After dropping a grand at [the poker] [tables], [Eric's] weekend wasn't a total loss as he ended it by pulling a stride. ❋ Lukmania (2007)

Hey, [do you] want to go STRIDE [with me] to [Walgreens]? ❋ Ryder123 (2008)

I went out for a mates birthday [back home] and pulled a complete [stride] over [this guy's] face. ❋ ALK92 (2014)