errand

Example Sentences

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Betting against Nvidia has also been a fool’s errand in the past three years.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

According to history, betting against Microsoft’s stock over the longer term has been a fool’s errand.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

And when it comes to healing, understanding the exact contribution to improvement is a fool’s errand.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

Rucker founded Cobblestone Concierge, which offers personal assistant services such as “home management, organization, errand service and so much more!” according to her LinkedIn profile.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2025

“I have an errand to do. Your grandmother should be downstairs soon.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn