Example Sentences

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Gonzalo Luna, who transports electronics across the border, was told that state officials had to inspect his truck, and seemed dismayed by how long he had been idling.

From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2022

By the end of the 1930s, Jolson’s eight-cylinder performance persona had been idling over in Hollywood.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2022

Najjar and Ziberov had been idling in Najjar’s Honda for more than 20 minutes outside a random house along Gallery Court, having followed instructions for where to meet.

From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2020

A Navy warship had been idling near the Sixth Street docks to speed Lincoln to safety.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2013

The next morning I awoke with a conviction that I had been idling too long.

From A Mountain Woman by Peattie, Elia Wilkinson