strays
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Most kittens and cats brought to the shelter are strays, or so-called community cats without clear owners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
When our conversation strays into this territory, he turns blunt.
From Salon ● May 15, 2026
Mr. James has compiled his own self-help manifesto, one that strays into platitudes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
For casual listeners, there are other signs: Inconsistent drum patterns, bland lyrics, and a singer who never strays from the melody or lets rip on the final chorus.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
“I call him Froggie because he so often strays away—just like the Frog that would a-wooing go, whether his mother would let him or no. Don’t you, Froggie?”
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
