errands
Example Sentences
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Law firms mint millionaires who do nothing but foolish errands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 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
Wilber Urbina Garcia had an ambitious list of errands to run the day after his high school graduation, before his summer really began.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
I think he procrastinates because he either doesn’t want to run errands for his 93-year-old mother or else he needs to pick up his mail.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026
“I can come in with you if you want. My errands can wait. Honey, how about I come in with you?”
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
