ride shotgun

Example Sentences

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Georgiou plotted a U.S. trip, recruited his mom to ride shotgun and picked up a rented Mazda SUV in Chicago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Both are played by Hamill, who has unwisely asked the narrator to ride shotgun to the artist.

From New York Times • Nov. 29, 2024

I hadn’t had the experience, so to have someone you can ride shotgun with was great.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

People also have a deep and abiding respect for human nature; our vices ride shotgun.

From Washington Post • Jul. 15, 2022

Then he wouldn’t have to ride shotgun anymore.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz