deviate from
Example Sentences
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Though coins issued by Tether and Circle are intended to stay fixed to the U.S. dollar, they often deviate from that value, albeit usually by tiny amounts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
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
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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