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aimlessly

[aym-lis-lee] / ˈeɪm lɪs li /


ADVERB
casually
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“Are we wandering aimlessly or do we have a destination?”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

My fork hovered aimlessly over the plate while my eyes stayed fixed on the entrance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

The 21-year-old tanker sailed aimlessly for more than a month, according to ship-tracking data.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026

Players would shoot when it wasn't the best option, crosses were delivered aimlessly without assessing whether a forward was in the right position.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025

He turned his back on me and started to tidy his workbench rather aimlessly, humming to himself.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss


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