walkabout

Example Sentences

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Kruglov had worked as a fiber optics cable installer in New York, but a little over a year ago, he left the city to embark on a walkabout.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025

Holly had been near the front of the standing section when "The Boss" saw her as he went on a walkabout in front of the stage during his song The Promised Land.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2025

The king also made two highly successful state visits to Europe, addressing the German Parliament in serviceable German, and drawing excited crowds during a walkabout with President Emmanuel Macron of France.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

William, 41, shook hands, signed autographs and sportingly took selfies with many of them during a walkabout.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2023

When I panic, my mind starts to go on walkabout, but I need to be here.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed