in the saddle
Example Sentences
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In every other way, events are in the saddle in a manner that should give nobody a particularly comfortable feeling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
For years, Surf City conservatives like Gates have reveled in playing the burr in the saddle of deep blue California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel had another tough day in the saddle, finishing the stage in 15th place, almost a minute back, leaving him 10th overall at 2min 25sec.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
But it's a brutal sport, which requires its very best to be in the saddle for several hours almost every day of their lives.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
I was fit enough, and young, but I hadn’t been in the saddle for years.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
