idling
Example Sentences
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Mamdani has also announced the collection of more than $9 million in idling fines from Amazon delivery vehicles, and sent cease-and-desist orders to online retailers, including Amazon, that the city said were selling illegal e-bikes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The idea struck him at—where else—an airport, when he was waiting for a commercial flight and saw a private jet idling on the tarmac.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The officer walked up to my idling Impala and informed me that my left taillight was out.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
The parking lot would prevent port-bound trucks from idling near schools and parks, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
When I heard the door slam, I looked out the window in time to see Lily hurrying toward Lydia’s idling car, passing Nathan without a word—not even glancing his way.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
