stray
verb (used without object)
to deviate from the direct course, leave the proper place, or go beyond the proper limits, especially without a fixed course or purpose.
has strayed
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present perfectof stray (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Townfall is not the first time the series has strayed away from the original game's location in America, 2025's Silent Hill f was set in 1960s rural Japan.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
CEO Philipp Navratil’s challenge is to revive sales, trim fat from a business that has strayed beyond its core brands, and bring stability after years of turmoil.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
The athleisure giant has struggled with tariffs and competition, and analysts have said it has strayed from its core consumers and workout wear.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
But for a full understanding of how far from legitimate inquiry Owens has strayed, you should know that she has based her beliefs partly on her dreams.
From Slate ● Feb. 27, 2026
Haslemere has strayed higher and higher on the slopes above the old town.
From Highways and Byways in Surrey by Hugh Thomson
