errand

US /ˈɛrənd/

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UK /ˈerənd/

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Short trip to buy, collect something, etc.

Bill will be late today,as he will be running an errand before going to work.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A short journey undertaken to perform a specified action.

I have to run some errands this afternoon.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The purpose of a journey.

She was on an errand of mercy.

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Brave Irene read by Al Gore

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Brave Irene read by Al Gore

Cold snow sifted into her boots and chilled her feet. She pushed out her lip and hurried on. This was an important errand.
Cold snow sifted into her boots and chilled her feet. She pushed out her lip and hurried on. This was an important errand.

The Storyteller: FALLOUT S1 E3 - Brotherhood of Steel (West Coast)

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The Storyteller: FALLOUT S1 E3 - Brotherhood of Steel (West Coast)

Many people have attempted to join the Brotherhood, only to be sent on a suicidal errand to recover
Many people have attempted to join the Brotherhood, only to be sent on a suicidal errand to recover

Social Thinking: Crash Course Psychology #37

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Social Thinking: Crash Course Psychology #37

Do this favor for me, now run this errand, now kill these Padawans. Now blow up a planet!
Do this favor for me, now run this errand, now kill these Padawans. Now blow up a planet!

[Trafficsafety with Poli] 04.streetwise

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[Trafficsafety with Poli] 04.streetwise

Oh boy! Gotta run an errand for Kevin’s Mom!
Oh boy! Gotta run an errand for Kevin’s Mom!

Part 2 - Jane Eyre Audiobook by Charlotte Bronte (Chs 07-11)

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Part 2 - Jane Eyre Audiobook by Charlotte Bronte (Chs 07-11)

My ostensible errand on this occasion was to get measured for a pair of shoes; so I
My ostensible errand on this occasion was to get measured for a pair of shoes; so I

Carrot Top (Carrot Head) - Bedtime Story (BedtimeStory.TV)

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Carrot Top (Carrot Head) - Bedtime Story (BedtimeStory.TV)

Carrot Head has just flatly refused to run a simple errand for me!
Carrot Head has just flatly refused to run a simple errand for me!

Rick Steves' European Christmas

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Rick Steves' European Christmas

And today the children have another important errand.
And today the children have another important errand.

How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

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How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Earth. Step 9. Don’t jump in your car every time you feel the urge to run an errand. Plan
Earth. Step 9. Don’t jump in your car every time you feel the urge to run an errand. Plan

The Courage to Lead with Simon Sinek

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The Courage to Lead with Simon Sinek

errand. To find out why they do what they do and the natural strengths that align themselves
errand. To find out why they do what they do and the natural strengths that align themselves

Part 4 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Adventures 07-08)

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Part 4 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Adventures 07-08)

sombre errand.
sombre errand.