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aimlessly

[eym-lis-lee] / ˈeɪm lɪs li /


ADVERB
casually
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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 was standing aside, aimlessly cracking a twig over and over again until it became a limp ribbon in his hands.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford




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