Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
At some point I must have deviated from the path—but who knows?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
The effect on sentiment, the researchers find, comes not just from higher prices, but from how far and how often conditions have deviated from the relative stability that defined the prepandemic period.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
All throughout, NewsNation deviated away from a focus on local newscasts, instead recruiting media celebrities who’d lost their jobs at other networks: CNN’s Chris Cillizza, Fox News’ Chris Stirewalt, Newsmax’s Sean Spicer.
From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2026
Despite heavy bleeding and a deviated septum, Davies continued playing.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
Breathing difficult since childhood due to recurrent throat infections and deviated septum in patient’s nose.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
