straddled

[US]/ˈstræd.əld/
[UK]/ˈstræd.əld/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of straddle; to sit or stand with a leg on each side; to extend across or cover two sides; to span or range over two sides

Phrases & Collocations

straddled the fence

straddled the line

straddled two worlds

straddled the gap

straddled the issue

straddled the road

straddled the tracks

straddled the river

straddled the border

straddled the timeline

Example Sentences

the child straddled the bike, ready to ride.

she straddled the fence to get a better view of the garden.

the company straddled both the tech and finance sectors.

he straddled the line between work and play.

the athlete straddled the hurdle with ease.

they straddled the two cultures, embracing both traditions.

the debate straddled several important issues.

she straddled the chair, listening intently to the discussion.

the river straddled the border between the two countries.

he straddled the responsibilities of both manager and mentor.

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