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However the referee ruled that Chambon had strayed high in the latter collision, reducing France to 14 for the remainder of the match.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

But on that day in Chicago, DHS had strayed far from the facts.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Calvert-Lewin thought he had extended his scoring streak when he prodded in 10 minutes from time but had strayed just beyond the last defender.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

Instead, Enrique Hernández charged in, caught the ball and fired to second base to double off Addison Barger, who had strayed too far from the bag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

A U-2 had strayed over Soviet airspace and was being chased by six Soviet fighter jets.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin