zigzagged

Example Sentences

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But instead of moving quickly in a straight line, as instructed, the men moved slowly and zigzagged through the forest to avoid leaving a clear trail.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

A near-standing ovation and huge roar greeted Nadal, while the familiar pre-match foibles - aligning his water bottles, box jumps at the net and zigzagged sprint to the baseline - were also lapped up.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024

On Thursday afternoon, delivery trucks and cars zigzagged around unidentifiable heaps of twisted metal and fabric left in the street, as trains roared by and a helicopter circled overhead.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2024

The potential cloud fight may only complicate U.S.-China ties, which have zigzagged in recent days.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2023

Danny asked as they zigzagged on the winding mountain roads.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova