straddle

Example Sentences

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D4vd — a young singer whose music straddles the line between R&B and indie rock — has raised eyebrows with some of his musical themes, particularly in the wake of Celeste’s death.

From Los Angeles Times

On nearby roads, it’s not uncommon to see pachyderms traipsing along with their mahouts straddling their thick necks as vehicles carefully navigate around them.

From New York Times

“Black filmmakers — Black actors and actresses— that’s where it’s a bit scarce,” said Anderson, who intentionally straddles the line between actor and activist.

From Seattle Times

She was no longer the only Asian, but she still straddled an economic gulf, juggling work-study jobs while affluent classmates blew off steam by shopping at Armani Exchange.

From New York Times

Last week, Mexican immigration authorities detained and sent of them to the Ciudad Juarez immigration facility, which straddles the border with Texas.

From Reuters