straddle

Example Sentences

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D4vd — a young singer whose music straddles the line between R&B and indie rock — has raised eyebrows with some of his musical themes, particularly in the wake of Celeste’s death.

From Los Angeles Times

Sgt Paul Moorcroft, who investigated the collision for Derbyshire Police, said other vehicles had either changed lanes to avoid Mr Jacobs' van, or moved to the right so they were straddling lanes one and two.

From BBC

In need of a well-paying job to support them, she ends up at Holistik, a beauty company that straddles the cutting edge of technology, situated right between innovation and danger.

From New York Times

The history and economy of Santa Cruz County, whose population is 80 percent Hispanic, are rooted in the ties of “Ambos Nogales,” the twin cities that straddle the border wall.

From New York Times

But a series of winter storms has already started refilling the lake, which straddles Kings and Tulare counties, causing residents to evacuate and flooding croplands and ranches.

From Los Angeles Times