staggered
Example Sentences
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Startled young women, hands in the air, staggered out of darkened rooms.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
On police advice, the couple used three different removal companies and staggered their move to make sure the criminals did not find out her new address.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Rather, the tax is deferred until those funds are withdrawn, which allows more staggered drawdowns to help minimize taxes.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
For the next seven hours he staggered and crawled upward, at times needing five or six breaths for every step.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Jack’s head hurt and his legs wobbled, but he staggered to the tiller.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
