strayed
Example Sentences
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Instead, it strayed off course and eventually reached its final resting place on the moon’s surface.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
All in all I came up with about 50 songs, many of which strayed away from the original concept.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The high court rejected all three of those policies, but Alito never strayed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Some analysts also believe Lululemon has strayed from the technical workout wear that made it popular, instead offering things like rugby shirts.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
There were Muslim men who modeled their lives on the life of the Prophet, and those who strayed and fell short.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
