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Much of the third Test had meandered and drifted, only for a super Sunday to set up a potentially manic Monday.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025

He had meandered away and soon, he was munching on something, owner Lucy Garrett-Peel told the local Cornishman paper days later.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2017

The Steelers had won Super Bowls in 1974 and 1975 but had meandered through a 9-5 season in 1977 that had some wondering if the glory days were over.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2016

Some had meandered, looking for the right career.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2013

“What a mess,” I heard him mutter to himself, trying to shake his pant leg loose of a blackberry vine that had meandered onto the walkway.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan