Example Sentences

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Though most men arrived in dark suits befitting the “business formal” dress code, a handful appeared to have wandered in from golf.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

And one that—if we care about history and tradition—we ought to care about the ways in which we have wandered from that tradition.

From Slate • Sep. 8, 2025

Authorities believe he may have wandered the house for several days unaware of Arakawa’s death and unable to get help due to the advanced state of his disease.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

A few former City players have wandered in over the years, and the Premier League trophy itself has graced the bar during one of its world tours.

From New York Times • May 3, 2024

I thought how we might have wandered in the valley before lunch, and then sat out afterwards under the chestnut tree with books and papers.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier