aimlessly
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Inside, they circled aimlessly around full parking lots, scanning for empty spots instead of majestic views.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
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
Players would shoot when it wasn't the best option, crosses were delivered aimlessly without assessing whether a forward was in the right position.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025
And, as Dreier points out, spacecraft would be “left to tumble aimlessly in space” and billions wasted that have already been spent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2025
When the trees were in the full flame of autumn’s fire, Abel wandered aimlessly over the island until the sight of the high color had him glowing inwardly with sensations of yellow, orange, and red.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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