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Example Sentences

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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

And the Bard himself is unpredictable already, Bryant points out, before citing moments from memory: “Cymbeline” has Jupiter enter astride an eagle.

From Washington Post

A large statue of Mr. Joko astride a speeding motorbike welcomes guests at the entrance.

From New York Times

Kim is an avid horseman and state media have often pictured him galloping on snowy mountain trails astride a white charger.

From Washington Times