Her eyes sparkled, almost coquettishly as she tossed her head and turned, striding away from him into the darkness.
Barbara Erskine HIDING FROM THE LIGHT
Lillian got quickly out, taking her bouquet of daisies and Indian paintbrush with her, and strode away from the car.
Banks, Russell AFFLICTION (1990)
She lowered her head as Rebecca slapped Rakewell's face, then strode away from him in her direction.
Fidelis Morgan THE RIVAL QUEENS: A COUNTESS ASHBY DE LA ZOUCHE MYSTERY (2002)