Example Sentences

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Godzilla the rescue Sulcata tortoise lounged in a tidy shaded yard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

In place of sun-worshiping fans camped out on makeshift bleachers, parents lounged on cushioned seats as kids nestled beside them balancing chicken wings and pizzas on their laps.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2025

The normally bustling border crossing of Kasumulu remained noticeably quieter than usual with drivers seen relaxing in the shade of trees, while others played draughts or lounged in the back of their lorries.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

And there, on a big screen, appeared the unmistakable presence of Mr. O’Neal, all 7 feet 1 inch of him, as he lounged in bed at home in Atlanta.

From New York Times • May 26, 2024

Animals lounged around it—but they were animals that shouldn’t have been alive.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan