rid·ing
1
: used for or when riding
a riding horse
riding boots
2
: operated by a rider
a riding mower
1
: one of the three administrative jurisdictions into which Yorkshire, England, was formerly divided
2
: an administrative jurisdiction or electoral district in a British dominion (such as Canada)
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
One thing is for sure, though: Cadillac has too much riding on the Escalade to screw it up now.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Fraser confirms that all of the worm riding was shot in natural daylight.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
In the first clip, the actress could be seen riding in a toy tractor while wearing blue jean overalls with a real chicken riding in a cart attached to it.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Leather riding boots and a leather midi skirt are an unexpectedly chic (and warm) combination for the colder months ahead.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
One thing is for sure, though: Cadillac has too much riding on the Escalade to screw it up now.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Fraser confirms that all of the worm riding was shot in natural daylight.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
In the first clip, the actress could be seen riding in a toy tractor while wearing blue jean overalls with a real chicken riding in a cart attached to it.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Riding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riding. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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