Facing the intruders, the guard dog lays about with its heavy paws, trying to drive them back.

Several theories about the disappearance were bandied about during the town meeting.

After the storm, the small boat was bashed about on the rocky shore.

She poked about in the old trunk until she found the photograph.

He was punished because he fooled about during the safety briefing.

He pokes about the box until he finds the key.

She was poking about in the attic when she found an old photograph.

The older boys were pushing about the younger kids on the playground.

Giving about the project's risks, the consultant made sure the client understood the potential delays.

In the chaos, the guard was laying about with his baton to hold the crowd back.