errand
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Trying to assign an exact reason to Bitcoin’s collapse can be a fool’s errand, but one risk increasingly cited by short sellers is the rise of quantum computing, S3 said.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
And when it comes to healing, understanding the exact contribution to improvement is a fool’s errand.
From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026
On a normal cruise out of Florida, finding a free chair with a view of the ocean can be a fool’s errand, unless you’re willing to get up at daybreak.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
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’ve never been to the farmers market, or out on an errand, so I guess the last time would have been when I was six.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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