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

Wacky character traits get trotted out merely for visual dazzle, not to generate any intrigue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

Then there’s the U.S. consumer, whose “resilience” gets trotted out every time economic data look shaky.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

They trotted past the houses on either side—broad, airy verandas that came right down to the edge of the street and were held up by wide round pillars.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook