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easy ride

NOUN
plain sailing
Synonyms


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But it still hasn’t been an easy ride for Virgin Galactic investors.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

The statement added that should the party fail to field candidates on the regional list it would allow unionist parties, including Reform, "an easy ride" into parliament.

From BBC Feb. 22, 2026

It has certainly not always been an easy ride.

From Slate Nov. 7, 2025

If space travelers were somehow able to create a pregnancy, it would be no easy ride, the Weinersmiths write.

From Salon Nov. 27, 2023

If they turned west from here, it was an easy ride down to Riverrun.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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