wayward
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Soon after, cardholders complained on social media about problems including delayed rent payments, wayward charges and trouble reaching customer service.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
McIlroy suffered on Thursday when his wayward driving was heavily punished, but spending extra time on the range after his opening round to "find feeling" paid off on Friday.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
How long will the wayward cruise ship passengers stay in Omaha?
From Slate • May 14, 2026
Bernthal, who plays Sonny, has his own wayward machismo and hapless sensitivity, the very qualities that made Al Pacino unforgettable in the role of the bungling bandit with a Catholic conscience.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Store awnings and windows, sides of trucks, even neon signs, are peppered with wayward apostrophes that either don’t belong at all or are in the wrong position.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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