straggle

a straggle of cottages.

they would straggle home in ones and twos.

Cows straggled along the lane.

Vines straggled over the yard.

She watched the runners straggle across the finish line.

The hikers straggled behind, taking their time to enjoy the scenery.

The students straggled into the classroom, one by one.

The soldiers straggled along the muddy path, exhausted from the long march.

The group began to straggle as they reached the steep mountain trail.

The team straggled during the race, causing them to lose their lead.

The guests straggled in late to the party, missing the opening speeches.

The children straggled behind their parents, picking flowers along the way.

The attendees began to straggle out of the conference hall after the event ended.

The workers straggled back to the office after their lunch break.