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Straddles

Description:

Straddles is a verb and a noun that refers to the act of sitting or standing with one leg on either side of something. It can also mean to be in a position or situation where one is balanced between two different ideas, opinions, or interests.

Examples:

As a verb:

- She gracefully straddles the horse and prepares for a gallop.

- He straddled the fence, unable to choose between the two political parties.

As a noun:

- The cowboy rode into town on his horse, his legs in a comfortable straddle.

- His decision to invest in both stocks straddles the fine line between risk and reward.

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