in the saddle
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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
"Primoz is hard to read, he's always in the saddle," said Pidcock.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
A rally on Wall Street fuelled by hopes for the US economy in the wake of forecast-beating manufacturing data provided investors a much-needed catalyst to jump back in the saddle.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
She gave birth on the sand; the barbarian women were said to be able to birth in the saddle.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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