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Example Sentences

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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

After Salt cut behind point, Duckett ambled the first two runs and sent back his partner as he set off for a third.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2025

But when feeder came calling, they ambled up to the side of the tank and turned their jets away.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2024

And they ambled, these Americans, they walked without rhythm.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie