aimlessly

Example Sentences

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The 21-year-old tanker sailed aimlessly for more than a month, according to ship-tracking data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

On the hour, with time of the essence and an equaliser required, Spurs supporters erupted as the ball was played around aimlessly at the back in the manner of a team defending a healthy lead.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

He drove alone to a Costco, aimlessly walking the aisles and tasting the food samples.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2024

From his home’s backdoor, Blowen can watch one former racehorse great in particular amble aimlessly in a nearby pasture: Silver Charm, the champion thoroughbred that won the 1997 Kentucky Derby.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

He aimlessly moved the papers around, grabbed a black Moleskine journal and opened it.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro