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bull riding

American  

noun

  1. a rodeo event in which a contestant tries to ride a bucking bull for eight seconds, with one hand holding a rope tied to a band around the bull's chest.


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He compared his job to racecar driving and bull riding, but noted that the presidency is far more dangerous—8.5% of presidents have died by assassination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The PitchBook numbers don’t even include sports like lacrosse, bull riding, Formula One, Minor League Baseball, flag football, rugby, volleyball, water polo, or even youth sports External link where PE has bought in.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

The all-day event will feature classic rodeo competitions including bull riding, calf roping and barrel racing alongside community programming that celebrates Black western heritage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025

Another article published in Sports Medicine found bull riding was responsible for the greatest proportion of rodeo injuries.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2025

They ate on TV trays, the television now turned to bull riding.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

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