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straddling

/strædəlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does straddling mean?

verb

to sit or stand with one leg on each side of something, or to be in a position where two things are on either side of something. to be in a position where two things are in conflict or are difficult to reconcile.

Example

"The cyclist was straddling the curb as she navigated the narrow street."

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