stra
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Third Person
straddles
Present Participle
straddling
Past Tense
straddled
Past Participle
straddled
1
to sit with one leg on either side of an object
transitive
- Right now, the cowboy is straddling the horse as he prepares for the rodeo event.
- While fishing, the angler skillfully was straddling the boat's edge to maintain balance.
- Last summer, the children gleefully straddled their bikes as they raced down the hill.
- The equestrian effortlessly straddled the horse before the start of the jumping competition.
- During the camping trip, the campers eagerly straddled their folding chairs around the bonfire.
2
to span or extend across a particular area
transitive
- The urban development project aimed to create buildings that would straddle the skyline.
- The mountain range appeared to straddle the horizon, creating a breathtaking panorama for hikers.
- The highway was strategically planned to straddle the diverse landscapes.
- The property line was marked with a fence that seemed to straddle the border between the two neighboring estates.
- The runway at the international airport was designed to straddle a vast expanse, accommodating various aircraft sizes.
Synonyms:
3
to adopt or maintain an ambiguous or equivocal stance about an issue
transitive
- The politician tended to straddle contentious issues, avoiding a firm stance.
- Facing a divisive policy debate, the representative chose to straddle the issue.
- In an attempt to avoid controversy, the diplomat tended to straddle the discussions.
- In times of social unrest, some leaders may choose to straddle the issues.
- Recognizing the complexity of the issue, the senator decided to straddle the debate.