hitch a ride
Example Sentences
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Stremberg, then 24, and his buddy were going to hitch a ride on a log truck bound for San Francisco, catch a flight to Europe, and see the world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2025
It's also used at shipping ports to kill pests before they can hitch a ride to other parts of the world.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 3, 2024
Ultra high-definition cameras from a UK start-up will hitch a ride to the International Space Station later.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2024
Now, researchers say the bird may hitch a ride by listening for very low frequency sounds humans can’t hear—one of only a few species known to do so.
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 11, 2023
“After my shock wears off, and we exchange brief pleasantries, I ask if we can hitch a ride back to Ashton Place. ‘Only if you can bake!’ he says.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
