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adjective

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as in plodding

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verb

present participle of amble
as in strolling
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure the couple enjoys ambling along the many footpaths that meander through the park

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If ambling is more your vibe, wander the town’s narrow backstreets lined in pastel-colored houses and dotted with boutiques. — Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025 The second half follows Molly, who with her constant laugh and resolute nature cuts a different figure than the ambling, hapless Edward. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025

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