Example Sentences

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Her car had failed to start and she was hitchhiking with a package to mail.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023

The two met in 2010, when Smaine was hitchhiking and Dramise gave him a ride, friends said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2023

My character, Navin Johnson, was hitchhiking from a small farm in Missouri to the big city.

From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2020

Edick said he was hitchhiking around “preaching the gospel on foot” as part of his legacy as a preacher’s son.

From Washington Times • Feb. 17, 2016

In the blood, the virus was detected in blood cells, not the liquid blood plasma all the cells float in, meaning it was "hitchhiking", the researchers said.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2012