Example Sentences
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All in all I came up with about 50 songs, many of which strayed away from the original concept.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Try doing a run behind a garbage truck,” the stepdad exhorted, setting Mr. Paré-Poupart on a course from which he’s never strayed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
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
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
Sailors are mighty superstitious, and as they went about the day’s business, they were careful to avoid it, as if they’d catch cannibalism, or bad luck, if they strayed too close.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
