"strode over" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It can be used in sentences to describe someone walking confidently and energetically over a long distance or towards someone or something. Example: Declan strode over to the door and opened it with a determined look on his face.
A cologned gallerist strode over, business card extended.
He strode over and spun me around and shouted in my face.
But after Obama's brief opening remarks, the president strode over to shake each of their hands.
He motioned to his boss, who strode over with confidence and authority.
She watched tentatively as he introduced himself to hurried commuters and then strode over with a huge bright smile.
I was about to take the last bite of a carrot-cake doughnut I'd been savoring — a decadent life-gift to myself for a recent spiritual breakthrough — when my editor strode over, holding out a book.
Men, women, one pregnant, one with an infant, and children, naked and unarmed strode over the rocks and began to call out, beckoning to special protection agents employed by Peru's culture ministry on our side of the river bank.
He was there, of course, on the 17th green when Hunter Mahan strode over to shake Graeme McDowell's hand and concede a putt to give Europe the point that secured their victory in the final match of the tournament.
Ms. Priddy spotted one of the first Dodge Durangos being tested five years ago on a public road, and was quickly snapping pictures when an auto engineer saw her, strode over and swatted the camera against her face.
Enraged, the member strode over to the caddie house, sputtering with displeasure and threatening dire circumstances if they didn't quiet… right…down!
The little girl smiled politely as Airs strode over, ho-ho-ho'ing, and handed her a book about science.
