ambled

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The beloved children's character ambled into the world in 1926 in a book written by English author A.A.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Workers power-washed the sidewalk as Hernandez and I ambled on.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

As he ambled toward the woods, West yelled “Hey bear, get out of here bear, go!” and fired powder balls from a paintball gun at him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

After Salt cut behind point, Duckett ambled the first two runs and sent back his partner as he set off for a third.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2025

Boys ambled past our door toward the bathroom, and there was a period of steadily pouring shower water.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles