How to Use errand in a Sentence

errand

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  • He was sent out on an urgent errand.
  • We were there on an errand of mercy to help provide medical care for the refugees.
  • Wear it for fall hot girl walks, errand runs or heading to and from the gym.
    — Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Style them with a classic T-shirt and flat sandals to run errands or go to the park.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 31 July 2023
  • The younger Mauk said his father went to Walmart to run errands when he was shot and killed.
    — Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2024
  • From running errands to taking in the sights of a new city, this bag is ready to do it all in style.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Tim then made the hardest call of his life − to his wife, who was running errands.
    — Stephanie Warsmith, USA Today, 9 May 2023
  • Michael is in town just for the day; errands, appointments, pick-ups.
    — Hazlitt, 27 Sep. 2023
  • There’s no point to them – no errands, no task list, no counting steps.
    — Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Feb. 2024
  • The brand's pieces are great for working out but still cute enough to wear for running errands.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 6 July 2023
  • Becoming head coach of a brand new team in the middle of the season is a fool’s errand.
    — Brian Sampson, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
  • But the long workdays free up time for errands that, for Elko residents, amount to a day trip.
    — Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Sep. 2023
  • This isn't the first time the star has worn underwear as outerwear to run some errands.
    — Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 15 May 2023
  • With This Sweater Set Run errands in this sleek sweater set that can easily go from couch to brunch.
    — Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The tank maxi dress is a top choice for running errands, going to happy hour, or lounging around the house.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
  • For now, the setup allows Kravchenko to run errands during the day, rather than keeping Nicole at home.
    — Heidi Levine, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Many e-bike lovers claim there are savings at the gas pump by using an e-bike for quick errands instead of a car.
    — Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Trying to judge how ready a player is for the season based on spring training stats can be a fool’s errand.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Shoppers have worn them to lounge at home and run errands, plus several even users dressed them up to wear to the office.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Wear to brunch, while running errands, or for a night on the town—it'll serve you well for everything on your agenda.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Pair it with trousers and a button-down shirt for the office, or with jeans when going out to brunch or running errands.
    — Staff Author, Peoplemag, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Ahead, shop the 12 best crescent bags for the office, date night, or simply running errands in style.
    — Aemilia Madden, harpersbazaar.com, 11 May 2023
  • Our tester wore them on her commute to work, while running errands, out to dinner, and while walking around the city.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2023
  • The errand that nearly cost Ralph Yarl his life was of the sort that falls to older brothers everywhere.
    — Christine Hauser, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2023
  • The best part: This set doubles as a cute outfit for lounging at home, long car trips, and running errands.
    — Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The photo and video of the couple running errands at the Windsor Farm Shop over the weekend serves as a prime example.
    — Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
  • As an errand runner, the Wrangler offers enough room for groceries and gear, but be aware that its rear seats don't fold flush with the floor.
    — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Golf carts passed by him as residents ran errands or stopped to chat with others.
    — WSJ, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The casual style is easy to throw on for running errands, travel days, or even as a cover-up at the beach or pool.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 3 June 2023
  • Twenty liters of storage is enough for a weekend trip and more than enough for daily errands.
    — Matt Jancer, WIRED, 17 July 2023

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