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
And though she liked the show, she thought it strayed too far from the books.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
“Try doing a run behind a garbage truck,” the stepdad exhorted, setting Mr. Paré-Poupart on a course from which he’s never strayed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The athleisure giant has struggled with tariffs and competition, and analysts have said it has strayed from its core consumers and workout wear.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
Harry’s thoughts strayed to Ginny as they trudged up the road to Hogwarts through the frozen slush.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
