wayward
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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
That’s especially true of the demographic of women who watch the network, who are also the prime audience for Hallmark movies about wayward daughters returning home to marry the boy next door.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
On Thursday, MacIntyre had also sworn after a slightly wayward tee shot on the 12th hole and again after hitting a putt off the green on the 13th.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The Grand Elder rose and embraced his wayward nephew and, beaming, led him into the hall.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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