errands

Example Sentences

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But you could suggest accompanying them to run errands.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

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 • Mar. 3, 2026

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 • Feb. 28, 2026

If you need to run some errands or find a time for a medical appointment, this midday window is a lot easier than grocery shopping at rush hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

I guess our lives had gotten pretty sad if Dad’s idea of fun was running errands.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller