errand

Don’t tell me this is a fool’s errand, that there’s no path, that this doesn’t make any sense.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

Treat the grocery store less like a checklist errand and more like a treasure hunt.

From Salon ● May 22, 2026

According to history, betting against Microsoft’s stock over the longer term has been a fool’s errand.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 24, 2026

Elizabeth Alvarez has been searching for her brother since 2013, when the 31-year-old left his home to run an errand in Mexico City.

From Barron's ● Nov. 29, 2025

“You’ll assume we’ve been detained. You’ll tell my mum that I helped Lizzie with an errand and that we’re running late.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

They often show him doing everyday activities such as "munchie runs" to supermarkets or shopping malls, visiting restaurants or running other errands.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

I think he procrastinates because he either doesn’t want to run errands for his 93-year-old mother or else he needs to pick up his mail.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026

It’s a dreaded task when I’m already caught up running other errands — or simply procrastinating.

From Salon ● May 30, 2026

In a recent interview, the humor writer said he wears the garment onstage during his speaking tours and even while running errands, including a trip to the local UPS.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026

They meet Lorena in the lobby and the two of them drag him around town on a number of errands, including a stop at a tailor for his suit.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern