awry

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But the lap went awry at the next corner.

From BBC

And earlier attempts to roll out a paid verification system went awry.

From Washington Post

Just like play fighting, aggression nurturance can go awry, and people can get hurt.

From Washington Post

A pair of prescribed burn operations went awry and fierce spring winds fueled the flames, displacing thousands of people and resulting in Congress approving nearly $4 billion in recovery funds.

From Seattle Times

For more: Our On Tech newsletter looks at some of the ways chatbots can go awry.

From New York Times