lumbered

Example Sentences

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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

State biologists set up a trap and the bear soon lumbered into it.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025

If Almeria do not win their next game at home to Athletic Bilbao on Monday night, they will be lumbered with the outright record.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2024

They had to stop talking then, because Mr. Kravitz had lumbered to the front of the room.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville