Example Sentences

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They horsed through the phases, giving everything but getting nothing.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

In one of the three outdoor yards, I horsed around with Dixie Do, a mom mastiff, and her two sons, Jake and Ivan.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2021

They shaved outside, cooked barbecues, horsed around on the bus to the games.

From The Guardian • Apr. 26, 2020

He horsed around so much during rehearsals, however, that Mr. Morley suggested he turn to comedy.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2015

We horsed around a little bit in the cab on the way over to the theater.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger