trail

Example Sentences

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On the campaign trail, Burnham has been having three simultaneous conversations - one with locals, one with the Labour MPs who could help make him prime minister, and one with the nation as a whole.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It does not help that JoAnne is surrounded by people who have no trouble sliding headfirst down the slope as if it were an Aspen trail.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

SpaceX is so big that lots of funds would have bought SpaceX at almost any price in order not to trail the benchmark and look dumb—so-called schmuck insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

One of the best ways to establish a paper trail to strengthen an age-discrimination claim is to express in writing your unwavering commitment to your organization’s mission.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The trail through the woods leads to the edge of the parking lot at Sandy June’s.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith