trail

Example Sentences

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Regular Iranian forces, pro-regime militia and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were on the airman’s trail, using helicopters and drones to find him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“The little area beyond the walking trail right behind my house was on fire.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Whether Tuesday’s rebound marks the entrance to that path, or another meandering trail of foggy wartime reactions, remains to be seen.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Microsoft’s stock is on track to trail the S&P 500 for the eighth month in a row, reflecting a continued loss of faith in the company’s artificial-intelligence efforts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

‘Nobody knows. Just take it. That lightning tree -it has power to protect. It guards the trail from evil. Maybe it will protect you, too.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver