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tread

[tred] / trɛd /




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Until a definitive end to the conflict emerges, Bitcoin is likely to tread water.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

A forensic intelligence officer at Cheshire Police explained that every person's footwear tread pattern is different, which helped lead them to the suspects.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

As for silver, Morrison said investors should tread carefully.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

It also bought a machine for grinding skis, which is like putting tread on tires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

I thought if he witnessed my rocky mental state, he'd come away with a unique understanding of the female psyche and would tread carefully with other people's hearts.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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