tow

Example Sentences

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She was there early to pick up her husband from a work trip, with two daughters in tow, and they were "trying to get some sleep" as they waited.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

That night, they were escorted onto the baseball diamond in an armored car with a security detail of some 200 police officers in tow.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

The dual-motor/AWD variant will sprint to 60 mph in four seconds, carry a payload of 1,700 pounds and tow up to 6,600 pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

With his wife, their two children, and four suitcases in tow, he steps out into a river of frustrated drivers.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Each new street she trudged down with her three weary charges in tow seemed more packed with unhelpful people than the one before.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood