awry
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Trump, during a Cabinet meeting Friday at Camp David, Md., acknowledged the possibility of the deal going awry, saying it is likely the agreement’s implementation could go through its “ups and downs.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The Canadian mockumentary follows a musical duo determined to play at a Toronto rock club through various schemes that inevitably go awry.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Suddenly it was Kerry shots going awry, with David Clifford's two-point free missing after Jack Carney had raised an orange flag at the Hill 16 end.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
JPMorgan filed a motion late Monday in a California federal court to vacate the award to its former wealth adviser, Brent Ryan Bodner, over the deli meats gone awry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
She knocked several times at Mr. Randolph’s door before he opened it, his tie and shirt awry and his face still clogged with sleep.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
Vocabulary lists containing awry
"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, Part Four
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Is Survival Selfish?" Vocabulary from the argument
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
