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ride shotgun

Guard someone or something while in transit, as in The reporter found himself in the odd position of riding shotgun for an accused mobster. This term alludes to the armed defender of a stagecoach who sat beside the driver to protect against marauders and bandits. Later it was transferred to anyone riding in the front passenger seat of a motor vehicle, as well as to the more general function of protection. [Mid-1900s]

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I talked to Latino Trump supporters throughout the fall, including many who admitted they once leaned liberal but felt abandoned by Democrats, prompting them to ride shotgun on the Trump Train.

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Both are played by Hamill, who has unwisely asked the narrator to ride shotgun to the artist.

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I hadn’t had the experience, so to have someone you can ride shotgun with was great.

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As part of the gig she got to ride shotgun in an Indy car before the race, hitting speeds of 190 miles per hour.

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I’m just so thankful that my dad is going to be around for a long time to ride shotgun.

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