ride
verb (used without object)
to sit on and manage a horse or other animal in motion; be carried on the back of an animal.
was riding
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past progressiveof ride.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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When “Superman” opened last summer, a lot was riding on the DCU’s first film post-restructuring.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
In 2024, Bass was riding high in the polls and an array of politicians, including Raman, relied on her endorsement for their own campaigns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
Some witnesses said he was riding a motorcycle when he crashed into concrete blocks.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
The U.S. stock market was riding high heading into Memorial Day weekend, as the S&P 500 cemented an eighth straight week in the green on Friday — its longest winning streak since 2023.
From MarketWatch ● May 23, 2026
He was riding a milk-white horse, so white the animal blended into the snow.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
