errands

Example Sentences

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They showed her running errands and commuting to work, according to Martinez’s lawyer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“You have errands to run, things to do.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

He had errands to do - bed linen to take to a friend's apartment where he and Iryna planned to sleep that night, and flowers to buy.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

It’s a symbiotic relationship where parks attract families, and then families can get the provisions or fulfill the errands they need to further enjoy the park.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Grandmother kept Nhamo by her side and refused to let her run any more errands.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer