trail

Example Sentences

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Regular Iranian forces, pro-regime militia and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were on the airman’s trail, using helicopters and drones to find him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The blue trail of the title is how people describe getting snail-stoned to find the path to enlightenment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Whether Tuesday’s rebound marks the entrance to that path, or another meandering trail of foggy wartime reactions, remains to be seen.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Microsoft’s stock is on track to trail the S&P 500 for the eighth month in a row, reflecting a continued loss of faith in the company’s artificial-intelligence efforts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

“And then you…” I trail off, trying to piece it together.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse