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astray

[uh-strey] / əˈstreɪ /


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In these murmurs, Ullom wonders how much modern technology has led us astray.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

They are decent people who have been led astray.

From Salon Jun. 8, 2026

MarketWatch: What investment advice do people give that leads others astray?

From MarketWatch May 12, 2026

Lineouts were going astray before the foul weather set in and full-back Jordan, preferred to Blair Kinghorn, did not look too clever for the Italian's opening scores.

From BBC Feb. 7, 2026

There were water rights, boundary disputes, astray arguments, domestic relations, paternity matters—all to be settled without force of arms.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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