wander about

Example Sentences

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Old timers who served as ministers under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown wander about with smiles on their faces.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2023

He added that some, however, were underinflated and never flew high enough to burst, and thus could wander about aimlessly with the winds.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2023

While most Beijing residents are working from home, they can at least wander about outside, albeit with few places to go, as many shops, gyms and other businesses have closed in several districts.

From Reuters • May 18, 2022

You’re correct to worry about Stranger Danger, but there’s also the message that is sent by her having this freedom to wander about on her own.

From Slate • Aug. 26, 2020

Lyra was profoundly curious about she-bears, because she knew so little about them, but this was no time to wander about asking questions.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman