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Recent Examples of horseback
Go horseback riding Another activity that brought out my adventurous side was horseback riding.
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Dec. 2025
Regulation possible moving forward While horseback riding companies and scientists may not agree on how harmful horse manure is, both sides see a possibility for compromise on regulation.
—Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Horseback riders share the trails with hikers at Brett Woods, a 185-acre conservation area.
—Lisa Prevost, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2017
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Dec. 2025
Regulation possible moving forward While horseback riding companies and scientists may not agree on how harmful horse manure is, both sides see a possibility for compromise on regulation.
—Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Horseback riders share the trails with hikers at Brett Woods, a 185-acre conservation area.
—Lisa Prevost, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horseback
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Like others, his first impromptu stop at the museum came while driving across the state for political events.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Particular kudos for being able to respond swiftly and smoothly to special needs and impromptu requests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Placental insufficiency, in which the organ fails to develop or function properly, is a leading cause of spontaneous preterm birth, experts say.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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That kind of flexibility leads to spontaneous nights where what started off as an intimate hang expands into an all-out party.—
Sammy Loren,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Eventually, Pearlene collapsed and died inside a makeshift bathroom in the family’s trailer, which had no running water or electricity.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Further inspection found a Mexican citizen scrunched into a makeshift, dry compartment in the gas tank that February day.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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But detainees inside the Adelanto facility who called the Immigrant Defenders rapid response hotline alleged that medical staff didn’t respond until after Ramos was unresponsive and that Ramos died inside the immigration detention facility, said an Immigrant Defenders spokesperson.—
Ryanne Mena,
Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The decision drew swift criticism from both Democratic and Republican figures, who questioned Jackson's willingness to engage with voters.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The end was swift and merciless.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The cheeky wink that Isabella gives Nelly, however, was a spur-of-the-moment idea that came to Fennell during filming.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kitty asked to join Min Ho on the tour very spur-of-the-moment.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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This season, the Jets are No. 22 in rush EPA defense, surrendering 4.24 yards per carry and 104.6 rush yards per game to running backs.—
Brad Evans,
New York Times,
13 Nov. 2025
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The Titans’ defense is 24th in rush EPA per play and 11th in rush success rate.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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And, playing a detective and his secretary attempting to ascertain the Bride’s whereabouts, Peter Sarsgaard and Penelope Cruz have just the right note of offhand oddness that suggests neither is taking the movie too seriously.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The film gathers small details — a slight here, an offhand accusation there, a minor humiliation there — that collectively become overwhelming.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Horseback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horseback. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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