zigzagged

Example Sentences

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But instead of moving quickly in a straight line, as instructed, the men moved slowly and zigzagged through the forest to avoid leaving a clear trail.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

He turned into a global superstar on screen, but in reality a career that began at Millwall zigzagged through Plymouth, Wrexham and Scandinavia before injury forced his retirement aged 29.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

On Day 5, shortly after the backyard sprinklers stopped their cycle, a single squirrel tentatively zigzagged across the yard bound for the bird feeder.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2024

She zigzagged around barriers and blasted through, narrowly missing Farron, Harvey and the Secret Service agent, whose name has not been released.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

Misha followed the river’s curve north and zigzagged back and forth between tall buildings.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack