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
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
Still, unlike Iran, Qatar and Kuwait sit on sovereign-wealth funds worth several years of their GDPs, and can afford to ride out the crisis just by borrowing against their holdings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
"Each time I ride out, I wonder if I shall find him alive or dead on my return."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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