How to Use along for the ride in a Sentence

along for the ride

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  • Andriy seems to mostly just be along for the ride, enjoying himself and living well, albeit alone.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Sep. 2024
  • The Dixons will be along for the ride, as will Leon and Lagunes.
    Joe Drape, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2022
  • While dad cuts his way through bad guys, the son is along for the ride.
    Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 11 Nov. 2022
  • In the photos, the pair pose alongside scenic fields and take their dog along for the ride.
    Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The dolphins have seemingly been along for the ride in the area ever since the storm hit.
    Li Cohen, CBS News, 29 June 2023
  • The trio’s three kid best friends David, Mel and Vivie are also along for the ride, per a press release.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
  • This time, Lady Gaga's also along for the ride as Harley Quinn.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Latto is putting it on the floor (again), and bringing Cardi B along for the ride.
    Neena Rouhani, Billboard, 2 June 2023
  • And with Hannah Waddingham and Emily Blunt along for the ride?
    Ann Hornaday, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2024
  • In other words: The hanger’s just along for the ride, making for a tender cut of meat.
    Mary Squillace, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Going along for the ride is less than a surefire way to live up to the passive side of one's nature.
    Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Classic Old Forester notes of maple, vanilla, and brown sugar lead the palate, with a nice dash of heat and spice along for the ride.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 July 2023
  • Too hot to stand in black clothing while holding black signs, and way too hot for Alex’s cat, who was along for the ride.
    Elizabeth Barber, Harper's Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
  • All three come with shrimp and greens nestled in thick, creamy grits from Falls Mill, Tenn., with a few bacon bits along for the ride.
    Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Enter Email Sign Up Most of the crowd has white hair, or none at all, but there are a number of younger guests and kids along for the ride.
    Nicole Kagan, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2023
  • In the early innings, all the Padres offense towed an asterisk along for the ride.
    Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Blac Chyna has been entering a new era of her life and taking us along for the ride.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Made with bumpy terrain and a runner’s comfort in mind, jogging strollers are the safest way to take your kids along for the ride.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The only player who has been along for the ride longer is defensive end Jack Sawyer.
    Stephen Means, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Home Town Takeover season 2 has made its return to our screens — and this time, with two new famous faces along for the ride.
    Rebecca Norris, Country Living, 1 May 2023
  • Tasting notes describe butterscotch, caramel and dark chocolate on the palate with a hint of spice along for the ride as well.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Engle was along for the ride in her sixth season as an assistant coach.
    Ethan Fuller, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Oh, and Rory's therapist, played by Hong Chau, also gets dragged along for the ride.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Also along for the ride is Ryan Gosling in his iconic Kenough sweatshirt.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Little will soon head back to the States to film the next season of Yellowstone but is unlikely to bring his board along for the ride.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
  • As was probably the intent all along, everyone else is just along for the ride.
    Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 6 June 2023
  • That’s probably because the mom of three brought a lot of her early supporters along for the ride.
    Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
  • My features are also along for the ride, as is wireless charging.
    K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2024
  • And those who want extras like the ability to bring their pets along for the ride should expect to pay even more — 30 to 51 percent more per night.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2023
  • With her mother along for the ride, Gordon has enjoyed exploring a new-to-her city.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2024

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