strayed

Example Sentences

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Since he released his last album, “McCartney III,” at the end of 2020, Paul McCartney has not strayed far from the limelight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

However the referee ruled that Chambon had strayed high in the latter collision, reducing France to 14 for the remainder of the match.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

He is right that the Fed has strayed well beyond its purview and should revert its focus to price stability and full employment.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Nike stock has hit a 12-year low, in part because of an identity crisis: Some investors say it has strayed too far from performance sneakers into fashion.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

She would tell her sisters this and make them wish they had gone to the bathroom as well, though truly, Sandi wished she had herself never strayed from the table.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez