plod
Example Sentences
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In Kirk’s name, they will continue to plod through long, grueling, nonsensical arguments about Egyptian aircraft and Emmanuel Macron, with people who are simply never going to listen.
From Slate • Dec. 22, 2025
In trying to make media-watching “easier,” tech has slowed the process to a maddening plod.
From Salon • May 22, 2025
For years, modular companies have vowed to revolutionize the homebuilding industry only to fail spectacularly or plod along amid technological problems and skepticism about limited designs and quality.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025
During Carnival this year, as many as 70 will plod through the swarming crowds each day, Edington said.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024
I watch Ruby plod around the ring in endless circles, going nowhere.
From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate
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