straddle
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Instead, Krishna believed his customers would jump at being able to straddle the two worlds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
KAWS’ body of work spans more than 25 years and includes painting, sculpture and design that straddle fine art and global culture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
That is, the options market prices the straddle prior to the earnings, and more or less keeps it at that price until the earnings are announced.
From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026
Thus, this straddle would be a buy prior to earnings.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
They often straddle the line between trust and stupidity.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
The lake, which straddles the border with Zambia, is one of the world's largest man-made reservoirs, supporting transport and fishing and providing vital hydroelectric power to both countries.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Bureau of Reclamation announced in April moves to boost water levels of Lake Powell, which straddles the border of Arizona and Utah.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
For the stocks listed in this table, that would mean buying the straddles expiring on Aug. 21, or the next nearest date if that expiration date doesn’t exist for a particular stock.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
The lab sat on an acre of land in a forest that straddles the border of Abidagba and Iroto villages.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Enrique straddles a broom, pretending it’s a donkey, trotting around the muddy yard.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
His rhythm arrangements wisely straddled romantic soul and dance to maximize radio and club attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
The defending Olympic champion duly followed team orders to attack, but it didn't last long as he straddled a gate high up the course.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
Their current run of 11 straight wins matches a streak put together by England that straddled 2000 and 2001.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2025
I’m amongst the last generation with a childhood that straddled both digital and analog media, but I always knew which one offered me the most expansive worldview.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2025
Benjen Stark straddled the bench with long legs and took the wine cup out of Jon's hand.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Schuyler emerges as a born leader and wily diplomat with a rare gift for straddling different cultures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Tinubu said in his statement that al-Minuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, was slain along with his lieutenants, "on his compound in the Lake Chad Basin", a restive region straddling Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon.
From Barron's ● May 16, 2026
Until 2021, players were honoured for performances over a calendar year, straddling two different seasons.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
This places the stocks into three baskets, with 33% in the value group, 33% in the growth group and 34% straddling both value and growth.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
We all clambered up into the chosen tree, straddling the big, damp branches.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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