stray
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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
However, the fire service issued warnings to fans after a stray flare caused a small fire at a hotel and about 75 people were rescued "from incidents at height".
From BBC • May 31, 2026
He didn’t have much reason to despise Cornyn, beyond a stray comment here or there.
From Slate • May 30, 2026
My fingers itch to pluck off the bits of stray grass and throw the whole load in the washer for her, but I’m suddenly so exhausted I can hardly keep my eyes open.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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