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

In the longer races, some competitors would straggle to the finish line well after Heiden had won and departed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2022

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

“He could finish third in Iowa and straggle in here, in which case he’d almost certainly finish third here in as well and then go home,” Scala said.

From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2015

Ahead and behind, people straggle along the length of the road.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell