deviate from
Example Sentences
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I am unlikely to deviate from a system when I see things laid out in front of me.
From Slate • May 24, 2026
Speeches that deviate from the ubiquitous laundry list of thank yous always get more attention, whether they’re political or not, for the simple reason that they’re so dang unusual.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
"We have not received any indication that the US administration intends to deviate from those commitments," Gill said.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
Your risk is not retiring with enough money, and it’s never been easier or cheaper to deviate from an index so reliant on the AI theme.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
They become unstable and have a tendency to unsettle the mood because they deviate from comfortable convention, seeking relationships with unfamiliar chords.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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