Example Sentences

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Hougen said a group of older men are regulars at the pub, so she was relieved when she saw some had ambled out uninjured, including one who was leaning on a cane.

From Washington Post • Aug. 13, 2022

After requesting assistance from Seattle police, five city officers responded and began developing a tactical plan while keeping a safe distance from Hayden, who had ambled toward Pier 55.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2022

The Senate had ambled through the 20th century at its own leisurely pace.

From BusinessWeek • Apr. 25, 2011

He excused himself to greet Gary Bird, who made a fortune in music-industry trade magazines, and a friend, who had ambled in for an early dinner.

From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2011

Lena had ambled out of the kitchen then, to tend to other chores.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper