as in walks
to go on foot
a progressive disease that compromises a patient's ability to ambulate
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Shah Alam, dressed in a hoodie, walks toward the officers, occasionally holding out his hand.—
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Thomas, who's a CPST, walks us through the top car seat mistakes — and how to fix them.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2026
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At Prada Group, Miu Miu continues to grow while the main brand treads water.—
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Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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That could skew the monetary policy outlook, which treads a delicate balance.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Ambulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambulates. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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