as in wandering
to move about from place to place aimlessly
we knocked about from town to town, looking for work
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Nancy Guthrie had been missing less than three days when family members and reporters, and even an Amazon delivery worker, could be seen wandering onto her property, with drops of her blood still staining the front entryway.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026 -
In the book, the trope is introduced when Lockwood sleeps in Catherine’s childhood bed and is visited by her girl-ghost wandering the moors, demanding to be let in.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nearly a year ago, the car-sized robot – one of two NASA rovers roaming the red planet – came across an intriguing rock sample that contained some interesting features.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Thousands of agents are still roaming the streets, people are still being assaulted by federal law enforcement.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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That experience of drifting and searching directly shaped the film’s narrative structure.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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However, blowing and drifting snow producing significant visibility restrictions will continue above 6000 feet elevation, even during the break in snowfall.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Voorhies, wearing an earpiece in his right ear, was listening to this friend live-stream while strolling up and down the street.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Esteemed Venus is strolling into your 2nd House of Satisfaction, supporting thoughtful choices that align with your independent values and strengthen confidence through stewardship.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the engines, the propulsion system also includes generators and a battery pack that enable the owner to choose the most efficient cruising mode for the situation.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2026
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This Year From ultra-luxury ships to family-friendly lines, there's never been more options for cruising Alaska.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Knocking (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocking%20%28about%29. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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