errands
Example Sentences
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From November last year until now, I spent $450 to power my EV for commuting, running errands and local trips.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Many of you are doing it responsibly, too: The overwhelming majority are taking care of housework or laundry, while running errands was the second-most common piece of personal business being done during professional time.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
They often show him doing everyday activities such as "munchie runs" to supermarkets or shopping malls, visiting restaurants or running other errands.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
They said the couple were running errands for their wedding, which was weeks away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
“We have errands to do, so if you’ll tell James and Sammy to bring Maybeth and wait for us by the boat, I have no objections.”
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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