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awry

[uh-rahy] / əˈraɪ /


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Next up is a Valentine's Day date with England at Murrayfield and, if that one goes awry, the considerable heat on Townsend is only going to increase.

From BBC

“We would be able to see if something was going awry.”

From Salon

So, when anything goes awry, it is not surprising that people watch closely to see what they can learn.

From BBC

“There are a lot of things that can go awry, and the landscape for higher education is uncertain now,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I want you to know that you will not be in danger at any moment, Nell. If anything goes awry, we will all be there for you. Do not panic.”

From Literature