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idling

ADJECTIVE
lounging
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


Example Sentences

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Further earnings upside is expected from successful redeployment of idling workboats and newbuild orders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

"I don't think anyone who is struggling with fuel costs would benefit from sitting in an idling queue with their engines turning over and their fuel being wasted."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Albemarle also said it would be idling the remaining operating train at its Kemerton lithium hydroxide processing plant in Western Australia.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Alfred told investigators that he saw Barber walk over to his vehicle, a black 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and reach into the driver’s seat of the vehicle, which was idling.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

A car is idling at the curb, Raj’s brother behind the wheel.

From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm




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