astride

Example Sentences

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Even though Turkey stands astride a well-known seismic zone, few buildings had been designed to take earthquakes into account.

From Washington Post

The prime minister, in his sixth term astride a hard-right coalition, argues the judiciary has overstepped its bounds in recent years.

From Reuters

Some regiments come astride camels and horses - which are also decked in colourful finery - accompanied by the sound of drums and bagpipes.

From BBC

Bakhmut serves as a major road junction while at the same time being located astride a series of rugged ridgelines.

From Washington Times

He sat astride the figure-of-eight stage on which he had received the World Cup with his team, basking in the fact he can at last fill that one space in his trophy cabinet.

From BBC