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straddle

[strad-l] / ˈstræd l /
VERB
bestride
Synonyms


VERB
sit or stand on both sides
Synonyms


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If England want another player who can straddle the No. 9 and No. 10 positions simultaneously, then Bellingham could be their best fit.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

For now, she continues to straddle two worlds, running a household in Ukraine and earning her online living abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

Lake Ontario is the smallest by surface area of the five Great Lakes, which straddle the border between the United States and Canada.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 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

When my hands straddle the corner, I swing my right boot up over the side.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

The home sits in an area that straddles both cities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

Available starting at 8 p.m., the menu begins with a pillowy confection that straddles the line between sweet and savory: a Japanese milk-bread sandwich layered with duck liver, raspberry, blackberry and whipped cream.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

For the stocks listed in this table, that would mean buying the straddles expiring on Aug. 14, or the next nearest date if that expiration date not exist for a particular stock.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

It is a vast area known as the Amboseli ecosystem, which straddles the border near Tanzania where more than 2,000 elephants move along in search of food and water.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Edna straddles her flashy bike, obviously waiting to park in the spot that I’m blocking.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

At Politico, his responsibilities have straddled both editorial and business development, including expanding Politico’s brand presence and journalism at global conferences on security and energy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 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

The other one, Pacific Ocean Park, straddled the sand of Santa Monica and Venice.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2025

Something was lying on the floor by the wall under the window, but over it a black orc-shape was straddled.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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

Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov in 2023 ordered a 43-metre-tall golden statue of himself straddling an Akhal-Teke in a pose reminiscent of Napoleon Bonaparte.

From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026

There are several factors driving the staggering heat, including a unyielding ridge of high pressure straddling Southern California and weaker-than-normal coastal winds, which typically drive upwelling along the coast.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026

Until 2021, players were honoured for performances over a calendar year, straddling two different seasons.

From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026

He was straddling his bike out on the sidewalk.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor




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