straggled

[US]/ˈstræɡəld/
[UK]/ˈstræɡəld/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to spread out or move away from the main group; to be disorganized or irregular; to fall behind or lag

Phrases & Collocations

straggled behind

straggled along

straggled off

straggled back

straggled away

straggled forward

straggled home

straggled up

straggled together

straggled back home

Example Sentences

the children straggled behind the group during the hike.

some of the runners straggled in after the race had ended.

the students straggled into the classroom, one by one.

the dog straggled behind its owner during the walk.

as the meeting ended, a few employees straggled out.

they straggled along the path, enjoying the scenery.

after the concert, fans straggled out of the venue.

the tourists straggled into the museum at different times.

he straggled home late, tired from the long day.

the team straggled back to the locker room after the game.

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