ambling

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He was known for regularly ambling by and commandeering these tour groups to show off whatever latest project he had going or demonstrate the precise and persnickety method he’d perfected for planting a tree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Over and over again, I heard the exact same refrain from the visitors ambling around the Strip.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

After ambling to his preferred seat in the aisle of the emergency exit row, the 6-foot-11 Walton would ask the 5-6 Lewin to sit next to him, proceeding to say nothing about himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2025

Born the day before, it was still too unsure of its legs to stand, and a 2-day-old clone set an example by ambling about gamely.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Z was ambling along, poking a stick at various stones.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech