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errant

[er-uhnt] / ˈɛr ənt /


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The errant pooch then interrupted the proceedings again, with Joyce saying: "I do apologise for this dog, it's just started to bail up."

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

When errant, injured, or wildfire-hurt bears or mountain lions wander into Tahoe communities, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife rescues the animals and determines if they can be released back into the wild.

From MarketWatch Jun. 1, 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has also acknowledged using errant figures to justify a fraud probe in New York, deepening concerns in the administration’s methods for identifying problematic activity.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2026

Excuse them, like they popped out of his mouth like an errant burp.

From Slate May 6, 2026

The damage is light, mostly confined to the U-boat pens and refineries, but two errant bombs land in St. Pauli, a neighborhood known for its theaters and cafés and concert halls.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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