lumbered
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As a large turtle lumbered across the island's sands on Wednesday, tourism operator Famau said his sector supports 90 percent of the island.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
From it emerged a 64-year-old dairyman, burly and tan, who left the engine running as he lumbered toward me with open arms.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Army Green Berets lumbered through a northern Swedish pine forest, struggling not to fall on their brand new skis as they dragged sleds over hills and frozen creeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
Once inside, trucks lumbered up a long, curving road into the hills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2025
A crocodile lumbered down the steps, followed by a peacock.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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