lumbered
Example Sentences
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A video on social media that was verified by the Journal showed the C-130 refueling two helicopters at the same time, like a parent holding their children’s hands as they lumbered across the sky.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
He hurled his hat into the sky, roared with delight, and lumbered with arms outstretched towards them.
From BBC • Jul. 20, 2025
Once inside, trucks lumbered up a long, curving road into the hills.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2025
He lumbered over to a corner of the enclosure and spread his wings wide to their nearly seven-foot span, exposing fluffy white feathers that covered his legs like a pair of bloomers.
From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2023
The train lumbered off, slowly at first, and then gained speed.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
