Example Sentences

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While waiting for his car to be released from the repair shop, the 64-year-old had ridden his bicycle to the wharf.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025

The company reported that more than 17,500 long-distance passengers had ridden along the extension during the first four weeks since its opening.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2023

He had ridden 403 miles through the first five days.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023

Referring to the adult child of famous parents, helped along by their family's showbiz connections, associations and wealth, the internet was suddenly full of examples of celebrities who had ridden that nepotism wave.

From Salon • May 13, 2023

“Percy was trying to join up with Galahad, according to instructions, and Galahad had ridden off, so the poor old fellow just went running after him shouting out, I say!’

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White