Example Sentences

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What it picked up was a rotund raccoon waddling by.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Now, HBO’s “The Penguin,” fleshing out the origin story of the waddling, tuxedo-clad “gentleman mobster” after more than 80 years as one of the Caped Crusader’s best-known adversaries, has earned a staggering 24 Emmy nominations.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025

Mr. Hart said after a heartfelt tribute from his friend the comedian Dave Chappelle, before waddling offstage at the John Kennedy F. Center for the Performing Arts in Washington.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2024

Photos from the scene showed fire and police officers using search dogs while waddling through knee-high mud and debris from destroyed homes.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2023

When he lowered her back to the ground, the little man kissed her lightly on rite brow and came waddling across the yard toward Joffrey.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin