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aimlessly

[aym-lis-lee] / ˈeɪm lɪs li /


ADVERB
casually
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“Are we wandering aimlessly or do we have a destination?”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 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

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

Soldiers are seen picking up trash, laying down mulch and chatting aimlessly as they patrol.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2025

A number of stray carts wandered across the parking lot aimlessly, carried this and that way depending on each moody gust of wind.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken


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