mounted
Americanadjective
adjective
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equipped with or riding horses
mounted police
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provided with a support, backing, etc
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of mounted
Example Sentences
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Even as rescue efforts continued, public anger has mounted in some areas.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
In mere moments, hundreds of thousands of immigrants across the country became undocumented, and fears of what would happen to them and their mixed-citizenship families mounted.
From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026
Deputy police chief Gilbert Masengeli said roadblocks were mounted to ensure no criminals or weapons entered the city, adding that the country remained calm, with citizens going about their daily activities without disruption.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Soccer fans complained that they were missing on-field action, and the backlash mounted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
Inside, the lobby was an intriguing jumble of mahogany and moth-eaten velvet, interspersed with deer heads, calendars from filling stations, and a large collection of Bicentennial commemorative trivets, mounted and hung upon the wall.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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