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wander

[won-der] / ˈwɒn dər /




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Over 260 former working elephants wander through teak plantations, trumpeting as they bathe in lakes.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

A digital waitlist lets you wander around the neighborhood, browse the shops, maybe get a head start on another errand.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

With the introduction of the iPod music player in 2001, Apple had a product that made even Windows users curious enough to wander into an Apple store.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

But my eyes wander — I like to see who’s in the audience and what’s going on.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Chica would leave soon to wander the world’s oceans for another year.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

Inspired by Christopher Nolan’s new film, the streaming service presents a collection of cinematic journeys, though it sometimes wanders far from the Homeric source.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

And, occasionally, she wanders into daydreams that Hayakawa presents so matter-of-factly that viewers may sometimes be unsure if what they’re seeing is actually happening.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

As he poured the traditional cup of wine for the prophet, Rabbi Aft reminded his community that Elijah wanders the earth disguised as a stranger, testing humanity’s capacity for hospitality, compassion and kindness.

From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2026

At 100, Attenborough no longer wanders the world's jungles and deserts.

From Barron's ● May 6, 2026

Even Lily wanders in and takes up residence in my lap.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

They had little choice about their potential victims - in the end it was Jerry Hall and Ross Kemp who wandered in to join Maya and James A in deliberately tedious conversation.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Twelve years later, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wandered directly into the bit.

From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026

Gudrun Schumann, 72, a retired physician who wandered past the rally, said she understood the AfD appeals to voters angry over mounting problems with healthcare, education and the cost of living.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

Christina Gonzalez met her in 2023 when she wandered into the store, drawn to the handmade sign and leather purses on the door.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

As Joe wandered into the crowd, all around him he could hear people talking about the missing Spork.

From "A Monster of a Mystery (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #5)" by Franklin W. Dixon

Harried passengers stared at their phones, calm but annoyed, wandering the airport terminal without clear direction.

From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026

When the wandering pooch finally narrowed his territory, Packer set up a humane trap and spent several days and nights nearby, waiting for Anchovy Jack to take the bait.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

I prefer wandering a local market, imagining what I might make for dinner.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

"Mum came to live with me, she became very confused and was seen wandering in the garden and obviously needed care," Bern said.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

‘You have to mix, meet children your own age. You need people to see you as part of the family. Try to fit in. Don’t go off wandering too far, any of you.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler


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