ramble
verb (used without object)
to wander around in a leisurely, aimless manner.
was rambling
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past progressiveof ramble.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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His speech was rambling and incoherent at times, but he became laser-focused in its conclusion.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2025
While on a family vacation in 2018, Jenny Suckale was rambling across an old Hawaiian lava flow when an abrupt change in the jet-black rocks caught her eye.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 9, 2023
Santos was rambling, evasive and haphazard, readjusting his stories in a vague, fluid way.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2022
He was rambling and offered inconsistent explanations, which involved him blaming other people for what had happened.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2020
Immie’s dialogue was rambling, but it was also relentlessly curious and thoughtful.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
