as in walks
to go on foot
the car was in the shop so we had to leg it to work for a couple of days
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With two outs already recorded in the inning, Rodón surrendered a double to Carson Benge before issuing walks to Bo Bichette and Juan Soto.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026 -
The towels activate instantly with water -- just wet, wring, and shake for a refreshing cool, ideal for workouts, commutes, sports, dog walks or hot flashes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Very much like last year, the market just treads water.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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The battle over affordable housing runs deep in Colorado, with the state mandating higher density in recent years and, in turn, being sued by cities that claim the legislation treads on their home-rule authority.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Legs (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legs%20%28it%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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