Example Sentences

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I was a party of one, but if I were cruising with my family and wanted a vacation splurge, I’d go the route of the Pennsylvania farmer I met.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Villarreal were cruising when Thomas Partey clumsily gave the ball away in front of his area and Toni Martinez rammed home to salvage some pride for Alaves, who are 15th in the table.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Chasing 151 at Cardiff, Rockets were cruising at 116-2 with 25 balls to go, but lost five wickets for 20 runs as Fire's bowlers dragged themselves back into contention.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

Later on, Joe and I were cruising down two-lane roads.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

He explained this to me one afternoon while he, Big Richard, and I were cruising around in his car.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride