rambling
Example Sentences
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The rambling and unfocused speech offered little in the way of specifics.
From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026
"It asked me for my date of birth and when I gave it, it started rambling about how its mother was born in the same year," one user wrote on online discussion site Reddit.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
AI can point out whether you’re rambling or offering criticism without actionable advice, for example.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Hyland can’t resolve her shapeless play, so she has Sally talk her way into the future in a rambling monologue that’s a complete cop-out.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
Immie’s dialogue was rambling, but it was also relentlessly curious and thoughtful.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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