straddle
verb (used without object)
to walk, stand, or sit with the legs wide apart; stand or sit astride.
had straddled
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past perfectof straddle.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Her reign had straddled two centuries, a World War, post-colonialism, Brexit and a pandemic.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2022
Moore’s job at Liberty had straddled external communications and student ministry.
From Slate ● Dec. 23, 2019
Because the 18-wheeler had straddled the westbound lanes of Interstate 20, he said, Ms. Garlock “had nowhere to go” to avoid a collision.
From New York Times ● Dec. 4, 2016
Gerson said Bush, at least for a time, had straddled the divide within the party.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 28, 2016
Not long since this bit of lifeless clay had straddled his world like a Colossus.
From The Fighting Edge by William MacLeod Raine
