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bestridden

verb

past participle of bestride

as in straddled

to sit or ride with your legs on either side of (something) The dog liked to bestride the back of the sofa, and it was soon in tatters.

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The following week, Rahe answered a phone call from Al Ameskamp, the owner of one of the two farms the movie ballfield straddled.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Baez threw the driver on the ground, straddled him and pressed a gun to his back.

— Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026

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For most of that session, Melton squatted behind the plate, sweating and catching bullpens for pitchers who had more experience and more college offers.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Working in strength coach Rusty Whitt’s demanding program, the 6-foot, 196-pound Jones also squatted and deadlifted 500 pounds.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

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