bridle

Example Sentences

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Castro is accused of pulling on the bridle of one horse and grabbing the reins of another as mounted deputies moved toward a crowd of protesters to enforce dispersal orders on June 14.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

It includes more than 800 items, including two cauldrons or vessels, horse harness, bridle bits, ceremonial spears and 28 iron tyres, believed to have been buried about 2,000 years ago.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2025

His eyes are full of tears as he holds the little riding crop in one hand and the bridle in the other.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2023

But nations including South Africa and Colombia bridle at what they see as an implicit choice.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2023

The Corporal, holding to his horse’s bridle, tried to keep the beast calm, all the while shouting directions.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi