straying

Example Sentences

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The Treasury market has been quiet lately, with 10-year debt barely straying from a yield of 4.3% in April.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

A lost wife, a straying man, a better life, a place to come to rest, a purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

But many Cubans blame their own leaders for mismanaging the economy — and straying from the ideals of Castro’s revolution.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

According to Jenkinson, modern UK-built holiday lodges already offer contemporary design, strong insulation and high-quality finishes without straying too far from established expectations.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

They had been “walking disorderly”; they were in danger of straying from the truth.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin