in the saddle

Example Sentences

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I was left more determined than ever to get back in the saddle and go again.

From BBC

The rise is “currently happening at a pretty measured pace, but this could pick up in the months ahead, especially once the new Fed Chair is in the saddle,” wrote Brooks, now a senior fellow at Brookings Institution.

From Barron's

Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel had another tough day in the saddle, finishing the stage in 15th place, almost a minute back, leaving him 10th overall at 2min 25sec.

From Barron's

A rally on Wall Street fuelled by hopes for the US economy in the wake of forecast-beating manufacturing data provided investors a much-needed catalyst to jump back in the saddle.

From Barron's

Akira felt her grip weakening, her butt sliding in the saddle.

From Literature