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has trotted

  • present perfect
    of trot (3rd person singular).
    trot
    verb (used without object)
    (of a horse) to go at a gait between a walk and a run, in which the legs move in diagonal pairs, but not quite simultaneously, so that when the movement is slow one foot at least is always on the ground, and when fast all four feet are momentarily off the ground at once.

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For more than 20 years, a Danish investment bank has trotted out outrageous annual predictions — improbable, but possible crystal-ball gazing to challenge consensus views.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 2, 2025

Graham's point echoes one made by Hegseth himself, who has trotted out several different defenses in the weeks since his nomination.

From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2024

Mercedes has trotted out some of the nameplate’s past stars to lend luster to the new SL.

From New York Times ● Nov. 11, 2021

In eight-plus NFL seasons with the Rams, Johnny Hekker has trotted onto the field and punted 613 times during the regular season and 19 times in the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2020

"He probably has trotted home across lots," thought the doctor, "or else he may be waiting for me part way home."

From Zip, the Adventures of a Frisky Fox Terrier by Violet Moore Higgins