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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Fedeli said at the time that the piece of land had straddled two municipalities, but that it was being fit into one to eliminate bureaucratic challenges of dealing with two municipalities.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
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
In a twinkling Bob had straddled through the hole, with Jeremy close after him.
From The Black Buccaneer by Stephen W. (Stephen Warren) Meader
