straggle

Example Sentences

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As pupils straggled in, the teachers offered a cheery hello or simply ignored them.

From New York Times

But the stragglers may not be able to straggle much longer: Bans on the chemicals are coming.

From Seattle Times

In New York City, a monument production hub less than a century ago — where now only a few straggling businesses remain, including just two full-service companies — this was not good news.

From New York Times

Ottawa police said officers continued to remove straggling protesters and secure other parts of downtown area on Monday.

From Fox News

Some of the financial disparities reflect straggling primary fields that have yet to be narrowed or candidates who only decided recently to enter their races.

From New York Times