Example Sentences

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Federal support has served as a stock catalyst over the past few months as Oklo plods toward profitability.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

But mostly “Next Goal Wins” just plods along, agreeable and familiar and instantly forgettable.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023

If the war plods on in a deadly, destructive stalemate, the two leaders might come to see mutual benefit in doing something to force things to an end.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2023

It sometimes plods, but it also whirls, dances and — like the Silverio whose shadow we see catapulting across the desert in the languorous opening shot — even manages to soar.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2022

She carries her own bag and plods on.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell