rode

Example Sentences

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After a childhood of privation, Zhang Xin educated herself abroad and rode China’s real-estate boom to become a billionaire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

NBC rode the success of the Olympics and the Super Bowl to become the most watched media company in February, ending YouTube’s 12-month run at the top of the ratings heap.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

In the feature race of day two, Harry Skelton rode 5-1 shot Grey Dawning to victory in the Melling Chase for his older brother Dan Skelton.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The couple moved in when their daughters, Sophie and Ruby Wellen, were little, and their tree-lined street was full of families with young kids who rode their scooters throughout the neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Dad actually called the paramedics and rode with her while Leo and Auntie Nina came to stay with me.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila