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strayed
  • past participle of stray.
  • past tense form of stray.

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Some analysts also believe Lululemon has strayed from the technical workout wear that made it popular, instead offering things like rugby shirts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Since he released his last album, “McCartney III,” at the end of 2020, Paul McCartney has not strayed far from the limelight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned Thursday after a key party in her coalition withdrew support in a row over Ukrainian drones that strayed into the Baltic nation.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

If a chicken strayed too close to the cooking pot, his tale was about a reckless chicken.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo