trotted

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It’s the same answer trotted out by acolytes of the entirely-made-up Ned Ludd.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

"He had his heart listened to, he was trotted up, his limbs were checked. Everything was normal as you'd expect," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

In his suit and tie, he got on the back of a horse and trotted down the street.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

For more than 20 years, a Danish investment bank has trotted out outrageous annual predictions — improbable, but possible crystal-ball gazing to challenge consensus views.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

As he trotted off stage, Clara could hear his heart pounding loudly in his chest, so hard she could practically see the pulse in his neck.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny