lumbered
Example Sentences
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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
He hurled his hat into the sky, roared with delight, and lumbered with arms outstretched towards them.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2025
Once inside, trucks lumbered up a long, curving road into the hills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2025
Chet shoved his hands in his pockets and lumbered along more slowly as his father committed to cashier seven.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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