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piggyback

[pig-ee-bak] / ˈpɪg iˌbæk /
ADJECTIVE
astride
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Now the brand is hoping to piggyback on the global popularity of F1 to reach a younger audience, even if it’s unlikely to appear near the front of the pack anytime soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

With the messaging and awareness, I feel in a unique position where I can piggyback off the work they have all done and impact going forward in that MND space.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The most common type of down-payment assistance, according to Down Payment Resource, is a second mortgage, or piggyback loan, which has grown in popularity as affordability has challenged home buyers.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

Emmet Sheehan also will join the bullpen mix come the playoffs, likely as a multi-inning option to piggyback with starters.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

El Patrons piggyback heart performed valiantly, but it was clear the old man had passed a kind of milestone.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer