as in wanders
to move about from place to place aimlessly
we knocked about from town to town, looking for work
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His daughter yelps delightedly as a calf wanders close to the fence.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
16 May 2026 -
In the ensuing panic, Jesus (Bilal Hasna) wanders off down to Earth and is befriended by a former street hustler named Harry the Fish (Mark Addy).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Today, the herd roams the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and is managed in partnership with the local fire company, which hosts the annual pony swim—a beloved local tradition.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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In one scene, Misael disappears entirely from the forest as the canine roams around in the background while a calf grazes up front.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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The focus drifts slightly at one point.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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As the boat drifts along the border, watch for eagles overhead and elk along the shoreline.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Complete with a stable underfoot feel made to seamlessly transition from the gym to street, these sneakers can carry you through intense workouts to European city strolls without missing a beat.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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They’re also covered in an airy mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities — including sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Brock cruises past Amarillo Randall Brock softball held a 3-1 lead over Amarillo Randall in the sixth inning at Abilene Christian University when the bats came alive.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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In his highlight video, the inventor ultimately cruises at a top speed of nearly 30 miles per hour.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Knocks (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knocks%20%28about%29. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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