chug steadily

Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words

Emphasizes the continuous and regular nature of the noisy movement.

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Examples (20)

  • The train chugged steadily along the West Highland Line.
  • The old train began to chug steadily up the steep incline.
  • The old tractor chugged steadily across the field, never faltering.
  • With a full load, the boat motor chugged steadily across the lake.
  • We could hear the ferry chugging steadily towards the island.
  • Even after hours, the factory machinery continued to chug steadily.
  • The generator has to chug steadily all night to keep the lights on.
  • You could hear the antique car chugging steadily down the road.
  • The narrowboat chugged steadily down the canal, its engine a constant, low rumble.
  • The small engine chugs steadily, pulling the heavy cart.
  • Even with the heavy load, the old engine continued to chug steadily up the hill.
  • Despite the strong current, the tugboat chugged steadily towards the harbor.
  • The steam engine chugs steadily on the heritage railway line, delighting tourists.
  • We listened to the distant locomotive chugging steadily through the night.
  • For hours, the little fishing boat chugged steadily out to sea.
  • If it continues to chug steadily, we'll reach our destination on time.
  • The machine will chug steadily as long as it has fuel.
  • The old steam pump chugged steadily, drawing water from the well.
  • I watched the old locomotive chug steadily out of the station, disappearing into the fog.
  • His heart, like a tired engine, chugged steadily on.