wayward
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From a young age, William was depicted as the charming, steady heir to the throne, with Harry the wayward but loveably roguish sibling.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
A spokesperson for the soccer club said the organization had no information “of any serious injury” from the wayward pyrotechnics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
For in this moving elegy to innocence, the wayward boy was always fated to become a tragic hero.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
New-ball partner Lauren Bell was also unusually wayward early on and as a result 57 runs came from the powerplay, even with Shefali Verma and Harmanpreet falling for 11 and eight respectively.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
That question, like a wayward torch in a roomful of firecrackers, sparked answers from everyone.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
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