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Ambling and drowsy, the record finds Earl drained of—or perhaps relieved of—the urgency and belligerence that characterized his early music and drew comparisons to Eminem and the Wu-Tang Clan.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 3, 2018

Ambling gaits have a four-step pattern, bringing the legs of the same side together for a smoother ride.

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2017

Ambling along Long Beach, south of Tofino, exploring treasures in tidal pools can easily absorb days.

From The Guardian • Apr. 22, 2017

Ambling around a corner, they stopped short, facing a clump of bushes next to the walking path.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2016

Ambling out of the parlor, he came over to me, grinning, and touched my shoulder.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns