chug along

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Indicates movement following a path, like a river or track.

chugVERB + PREPOSITION

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along

Examples (10)

  • The train chugged steadily along the picturesque coastal railway.
  • We watched the old steamboat chug along the wide, muddy river.
  • The farmer's ancient tractor chugged along the dusty country lane.
  • Despite numerous setbacks, the complex project continues to chug along.
  • The little tugboat is chugging along the coastline, pulling a massive barge.
  • For years, the economy was just chugging along with minimal growth.
  • By the time we arrived, the vintage car had already chugged along the entire parade route.
  • Did you hear that old bus chug along the main street earlier this morning?
  • Through the fog, the fishing boat could be heard as it chugged along towards the open sea.
  • My old lawnmower still chugs along after all these years, cutting the grass perfectly.