in the saddle
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"Primoz is hard to read, he's always in the saddle," said Pidcock.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel had another tough day in the saddle, finishing the stage in 15th place, almost a minute back, leaving him 10th overall at 2min 25sec.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
A rally on Wall Street fuelled by hopes for the US economy in the wake of forecast-beating manufacturing data provided investors a much-needed catalyst to jump back in the saddle.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
“I’m back in the saddle in the debate arena,” Bayless said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025
He rode back into the world sitting tall and regal in the saddle, his back straight, his head up, his face gravely dignified.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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