plod

Example Sentences

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In Kirk’s name, they will continue to plod through long, grueling, nonsensical arguments about Egyptian aircraft and Emmanuel Macron, with people who are simply never going to listen.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2025

In trying to make media-watching “easier,” tech has slowed the process to a maddening plod.

From Salon • May 22, 2025

For years, modular companies have vowed to revolutionize the homebuilding industry only to fail spectacularly or plod along amid technological problems and skepticism about limited designs and quality.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

During Carnival this year, as many as 70 will plod through the swarming crowds each day, Edington said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Trudging forward like a sleepwalker in the bitter cold, I make my way down the driveway, then turn left and plod up the rutted dirt road to the falling-down bridge.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline