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errand

[er-uhnd] / ˈɛr ənd /


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Attempting to adjust your gold exposure in response to external factors is most likely a fool’s errand.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Treat the grocery store less like a checklist errand and more like a treasure hunt.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

It’s a fool’s errand at this moment to guess where any of this turns out or which party ends up ahead in the remapping effort.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Betting against Nvidia has also been a fool’s errand in the past three years.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“Stay where you are, Jo. I’m errand boy to this establishment,” said Laurie, taking up his cap.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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