bridle
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Castro is accused of pulling on the bridle of one horse and grabbing the reins of another as mounted deputies moved toward a crowd of protesters to enforce dispersal orders on June 14.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025
His eyes are full of tears as he holds the little riding crop in one hand and the bridle in the other.
From Slate • Nov. 30, 2023
But nations including South Africa and Colombia bridle at what they see as an implicit choice.
From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2023
Cradling a 3D printed copy of a horse skull from Mongolia, Taylor points to a groove midway along the long, sloping nose, caused by pressure from a bridle.
From Science Magazine • Mar. 29, 2023
Mary swiftly threw her bridle and stirrups over his back, excusing herself for being clumsy, and mounted at once.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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