Present participle of 'bestride'; the action of standing over something in a commanding position or the ongoing state of dominating.
From 'bestride' + '-ing' (present participle). The '-ing' suffix turns the verb into a verbal noun or continuous action, showing something happening in the present moment.
The '-ing' form creates movement and process—'the general is bestriding the battlefield' suggests active, present dominance unlike the static image of 'bestride.' It's the difference between a photograph and a video.
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