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as in to tease
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
that supervisor is always riding everyone for every little thing
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as in to hover
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
a condor riding high in the sky
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as in transportation
a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another
an organization that provides rides for senior citizens
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Recent Examples of ride
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Police said a man riding a bicycle passed the victim before circling back multiple times over the next 15 minutes.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Some pests come into the country on livestock and tropical fruit; others hitch rides on shipping crates, wooden pallets, foreign travellers and their pets.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
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The development will also restore September Ranch, the only public equestrian center in Monterey County, with indoor and outdoor arenas, boarding facilities, and more than 12 miles of riding trails.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Police said a man riding a bicycle passed the victim before circling back multiple times over the next 15 minutes.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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The new boat actively stabilizes its ride height, roll, and pitch to minimize deck motion, ensuring safe pilot transfers even at high speeds.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Some pests come into the country on livestock and tropical fruit; others hitch rides on shipping crates, wooden pallets, foreign travellers and their pets.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
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While the flagship movie franchise is coming to an end, Diesel previously teased that NBCUniversal has four TV shows in development from the Fast & Furious world.
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The featurette teases Zada as Haymitch, with scenes ranging from the literal sunrise on his Reaping Day to Capitol interviews to the Games itself.
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If there was any skepticism due to the level of competition Moss faced in college, don’t kid yourself.
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Just kidding, but seeing Angela’s team sweep Shamea’s at the Bailey Bowl basketball tournament was almost as satisfying as knowing Charles got to witness his former team’s historic win in person.
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Dark clouds hovered around the stadium just before kickoff, threatening to delay the start of the game, but Mother Nature apparently is a soccer fan, because the storm veered away.
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Temperatures in the beach cities pleasantly hovered in the 70s, a stark contrast to East Coast communities broiling in a heat wave.
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An inconclusive ballistics result is not uncommon, as the analysis depends on the size and condition of the bullet fragments recovered.
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The state’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office expects the measure to bring in between $5 billion and $15 billion annually, depending on how the stock market is performing, with the amount expected to grow over time.
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None of the public campaign financing can come from funds designated for education, transportation or public safety.
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Doug Turnbull covers the traffic/transportation beat for WXIA-TV (11Alive).
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Steak 'n Shake announced its month-long Liberty Meal deal to celebrate America's 250th birthday — and used the occasion to taunt a competitor.
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In the Chicago area, officials said three men captured a victim and shot him multiple times in the head and allegedly taunted his mother.
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According to her statement, Jake was opening a new pack of football cards and joking with his grandmother when Walter's vehicle struck theirs.
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Trying to Open Taxi Doors People often joke about Japan living in the future.
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Facing no one but the goalkeeper, Moshobane sailed an uncontested shot from 18 yards over the top of the net.
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The ship was sailing an Alaska and Canada voyage round-trip from San Francisco, according to CruiseMapper.
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“Ride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ride. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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