errands

Example Sentences

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It’s a dreaded task when I’m already caught up running other errands — or simply procrastinating.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

As you start to establish a routine, the nonstop exploring and socializing are gradually replaced with a schedule for grocery shopping, eating out at favorite restaurants and running errands.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

He had errands to do - bed linen to take to a friend's apartment where he and Iryna planned to sleep that night, and flowers to buy.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“I love being able to live a lifestyle where I can run all of my core errands within a couple blocks,” Horton said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Vincent is a jack of all trades: he supervises shipments, keeps the account books, runs errands, and does whatever other odd jobs need doing.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman