saddle
noun
a seat for a rider on the back of a horse or other animal.
have saddled
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present perfectof saddle.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Rising housing and healthcare costs have saddled retirees with higher-than-average inflation since late 2022, and they are projected to keep rising faster as an energy spike radiates through the economy.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
It also says that defending against Musk’s lawsuits as well as investigations by those states’ attorneys general and the FTC have saddled Media Matters with $15 million in legal fees.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2025
You might need to get on a waiting list or be prepared to pay a premium, as some zealous dealerships have saddled them with accessories or a flat markup.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
Sharply higher bond yields, which move in the opposite direction as prices, have saddled bond investors’ portfolios with losses.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2022
I wouldn't have saddled it but the boss said I must.
From The Pony Rider Boys in Texas Or, The Veiled Riddle of the Plains by Frank Gee Patchin
