lumbered
Example Sentences
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As a large turtle lumbered across the island's sands on Wednesday, tourism operator Famau said his sector supports 90 percent of the island.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
From it emerged a 64-year-old dairyman, burly and tan, who left the engine running as he lumbered toward me with open arms.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
A video on social media that was verified by the Journal showed the C-130 refueling two helicopters at the same time, like a parent holding their children’s hands as they lumbered across the sky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
He hurled his hat into the sky, roared with delight, and lumbered with arms outstretched towards them.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2025
So he lumbered off the mound after the frog, which was now hopping down the third-base line.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
