ride out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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The University of Colorado researchers couldn’t analyze influenza’s effects as thoroughly — most flu infections don’t make it into medical charts, as patients often ride out routine cases at home.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
That way, you’d be able to ride out the current economic conditions and have extra for emergencies.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
During a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Starmer insisted he would ride out the storm.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Yes, and millions of people do, but experts stress that a long-term strategy is required to ride out short-term falls.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
“We just have to hope that somebody’s already found them. Or that they’ll be able to find shelter and ride out the storm.”
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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