Example Sentences

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A pioneer of low-cost, follow-the-market index funds, Vanguard has ridden the decadeslong rise of passive investing in the U.S. to a $12 trillion pile of assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Newmont, one of the world’s largest gold miners, has ridden the yellow metal’s 75% price surge over the past 12 months.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

But former-commander, Victor Dreke, is adamant that Cuba has ridden out tough times before and can do so again with enough revolutionary fervour.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

I bought it at the wrong time, but anyone who has ridden the storm once isn’t worried about this downturn, and they’re buying furiously.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

“It is as I feared. The Horned King has ridden to Caer Dallben.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander