idling

Example Sentences

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But the sounds of idling diesel work truck engines had replaced the dozens of fire trucks that had been stationed there for days.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

When Kieran Tierney pulled one back with a header it was just reward, Rangers were idling and Celtic were desperate.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

The car, however, has a feature that automatically turns off the engine after one hour of idling.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

When I got out of class, Mom was idling at the curb in front of the building.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green