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astride

[uh-strahyd] / əˈstraɪd /
ADJECTIVE, ADVERB
with legs on either side of something
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In the ad he seems to stand astride the world, a 2010s Michael Bay–style epic zoom-out to space revealing the global reach of both his vacant stare and the Salesforce CRM.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2026

Somaliland sits astride one of the world's most strategic maritime choke points, flanked by multiple conflicts in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

They teased the grand reopening with Instagram photos of Bella Hadid astride a horse and videos of influencer types mugging for the camera in 10-gallon hats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The original “Duck Dynasty” was a family-friendly hit that stood astride the Obama administration and the age of Trump, starting in 2012 and ending in 2017.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2025

By then, I was astride the top rail and I jumped down.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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