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He and myself mounted his two best horses, whilst his sons were bestriding others of inferior quality.

From Stories about the Instinct of Animals, Their Characters, and Habits by Landseer, T.

It might seem as if the ancient founder of the castle were bestriding the thunderstorm, and proclaiming his displeasure at the reconciliation of his descendant with the enemy of his house.

From The Bride of Lammermoor by Scott, Walter, Sir

Caleb rode his camel with a swagger, as though he were bestriding his Sabæan mare.

From The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt by Couperus, Louis