Example Sentences

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Hundreds of fans flooded on to the pitch in ecstasy, zigzagging around, arms aloft.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Lehmann said the whale was "zigzagging" in the water and could become stranded again.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The zigzagging has amplified industry worries about inconsistent signals from the agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Sandy Yang’s home, whose form is inspired by the area’s zigzagging mountains, is designed to help a couple without children form their own vibrant community.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

She picks up the pace, and we continue to weave round the streets of Amsterdam, ducking into the shadows, zigzagging across the city to avoid being stopped by the police or soldiers.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler