errands

Example Sentences

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They showed her running errands and commuting to work, according to Martinez’s lawyer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

As you start to establish a routine, the nonstop exploring and socializing are gradually replaced with a schedule for grocery shopping, eating out at favorite restaurants and running errands.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

“I love being able to live a lifestyle where I can run all of my core errands within a couple blocks,” Horton said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Nevertheless, on Saturday morning just before the strikes, life in Tehran was moving at its usual pace, taxis and buses were inching through mid-morning traffic and people were running errands.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

There were occasional errands to run or letters to Xerox, but for the most part all I did was sit at my desk and mentally redecorate the house.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris