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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

But these repeated incidents don’t look like hobbyist drones that went astray.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

As befits a campaign that has gone badly astray, injuries have played a key part.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch May 12, 2026

Besides, when had his parents ever led him astray?

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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