Example Sentences

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Sri Lanka has been gradually easing import restrictions, which were imposed as the country's economy tottered from a financial crisis caused by a severe shortage of dollars.

From Reuters • Aug. 15, 2023

Lunch arrived soon afterwards with Balderson feasting on figures of 2-2-0-3, while Essex tottered on 34-4.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2022

He knocked once more, and an elderly woman in blue slippers and a long coat tottered out the gate, a floral bonnet over her silver hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2022

I tottered up a narrow stairwell to the warmth and noise of the third-floor apartment.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2022

Emma planted her hands on the small of Bronwyn’s back and pushed, and finally both Bronwyn and the door tottered forward onto dry land.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs