saddle
noun
a seat for a rider on the back of a horse or other animal.
is saddling
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present progressiveof saddle (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The rise in rates is saddling the government with higher costs just as it needs to refinance a mountain of debt borrowed during the era of ultralow interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
“Tell the shepherds the wind is saddling its horse.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
“That’s what makes the Triple Crown interesting and makes it hard to do,” said trainer Saffie Joseph, who is saddling Skippylongstocking in the Preakness.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2022
The truth is fully clothed and is saddling up.
From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2018
Captain Terry is saddling up the Grays now, and sent me to tell you.
From Laramie; or, The Queen of Bedlam. by Charles King
