errand
Example Sentences
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He returned home and got in his car to run some errands.
From Los Angeles Times
Even if they can’t babysit your son, they might be able to grab groceries for you or run other errands, and take some tasks off your to-do list.
From MarketWatch
While he worked with Rojas, Battle’s complaint alleges, she required him “to be on call 24/7” and do her personal errands.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s a symbiotic relationship where parks attract families, and then families can get the provisions or fulfill the errands they need to further enjoy the park.
From Los Angeles Times
Nevertheless, on Saturday morning just before the strikes, life in Tehran was moving at its usual pace, taxis and buses were inching through mid-morning traffic and people were running errands.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.