idling

Example Sentences

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"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

The sounds that invaded his New York City apartment—construction, idling trucks, car alarms—drove him to distraction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 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

The engine started quickly, to my relief, but loudly, roaring to life and then idling at top volume.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer