rambling

Example Sentences

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The rambling and unfocused speech offered little in the way of specifics.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

AI can point out whether you’re rambling or offering criticism without actionable advice, for example.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

The AI punctuates, formats and adapts his rambling into coherent copy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

US President Donald Trump marked the first anniversary of his return to the White House on Tuesday with a rambling, often downbeat news conference that leaned heavily on familiar grievances rather than celebration.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

The imaginary conversations were back, but much worse than they had been after Peris had left A thousand times she’d fought with Shay in her head—long, rambling discussions about beauty, biology, growing up.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld