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hit one's stride en · VERB
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when walking or running, to reach a full or comfortable pace
I usually start running slowly for a warm-up and then hit my stride a few minutes into the run.
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(figuratively) to reach a full level of efficiency, competence, comfort, etc.; to get going
They had a baby just as she was hitting her stride professionally.
The owners and staff of the Painted Lady at 186 Commercial Street are hitting their stride as they enter their first full season, following a late start in July, 1984.
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