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power walking

verb

present participle of power walk

as in walking

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In September, two girls from Skyview High protested by walking off the start line after the gun went off, and last week, about a dozen of his own teammates did the same thing.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
For Applegate, her previous diagnosis of MS had offered an explanation for her ongoing struggle with symptoms including tingling and numbness in her extremities, lack of coordination, balance issues and difficulty walking.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of walking

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Embracing the playful energy of the runway, Nadin said a prayer before stepping out.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
There’s something very nice about stepping out on a terrace right in the heart of bustling Vancouver to feel the crisp Pacific Northwest air.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

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The programming includes everything from live music and strolling carolers to festive crafts and local vendors.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
One early Saturday morning in June of 2025, a pair of very small raccoon cubs, about six weeks old, were strolling around the yard, exploring their world.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

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But one expert estimated the diesel waiver alone could help Russian exporters net $30 to $40 more per ton, in turn padding Moscow’s tax revenue.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Trump won the area in 2020 by 2 points before padding his victory to 9 points in 2024.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

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At first glance, the surface appears solid, but stepping onto a quaking bog feels like walking on a vast, trembling waterbed.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Young has dealt with addiction and mental health issues, which contributed to her stepping away from music to recover and come back stronger after collapsing on stage at All Things Go in 2025.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

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The charter Girardeau sailed with was about four miles out and almost at the its trip when word of the hammerhead was radioed out — the crew decided to take a chance and sped up the coast 15 minutes to see the shark still sauntering in the sea.

— Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026
Before sauntering down the stairwell to the dressing room, Stones stopped to sign autographs for fans in Inter’s pitchside hospitality suites.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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