straggle
Example Sentences
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But the stragglers may not be able to straggle much longer: Bans on the chemicals are coming.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2023
Other jurisdictions have also been working out how to handle employees who straggle or refuse to follow vaccination mandates.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2021
The move comes as lawmakers straggle back to Washington for an abbreviated preelection session, as hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill — or much else.”
From Fox News • Sep. 8, 2020
One by one, Blakey’s fellow breadmakers straggle in.
From New York Times • May 2, 2016
Ahead and behind, people straggle along the length of the road.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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