ambled

Example Sentences

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As I ambled past groups doing yoga and vacationing families lounging on the grass, pain started to radiate through my ankles and up my shinbones before settling uncomfortably in my hips.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

During our conversation via video after a New York show, I’d ask one question, then follow Nihill as he ambled through his personal history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

On a recent morning, Mike, a charismatic, middle-aged chimp, ambled along the savannah floor, baobab fruit dangling by a stem from his mouth -- a snack for later -- as Sadiakhou watched.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

As he ambled toward the woods, West yelled “Hey bear, get out of here bear, go!” and fired powder balls from a paintball gun at him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

A tall, thin man with fair hair ambled into the square.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack