trotted

Example Sentences

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It’s the same answer trotted out by acolytes of the entirely-made-up Ned Ludd.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

"He had his heart listened to, he was trotted up, his limbs were checked. Everything was normal as you'd expect," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

For more than 20 years, a Danish investment bank has trotted out outrageous annual predictions — improbable, but possible crystal-ball gazing to challenge consensus views.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

Coming up a yard short of the first down, Iamaleava tried to draw USC offsides with a hard count on fourth down before kicker Mateen Bhaghani trotted onto the field for a 38-yard field goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

Ivan trotted abreast of Anya halfway to Kin’s house.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack