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stray

[strey] / streɪ /
ADJECTIVE
abandoned, wandering
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Rarely did her expression stray from a furrowed brow.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Every time a stray one landed on one of our salad plates, it was shipped over on a smaller bread plate to Nana.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

He didn’t have much reason to despise Cornyn, beyond a stray comment here or there.

From Slate • May 30, 2026

The area covered by the order includes Majuba beach from South Gare to Marske-By-the-Sea, Coatham to Corporation Road, Redcar town centre from the beach to Lord Street, the stray and Locke Park.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Some years, the four realms blazed so fervently, even a stray mortal eye glimpsed the glowing beyond.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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