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But unlike in the past, Byrne’s new movie never waylays you with a surprise narrative wrinkle or unexpected thematic depth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

He follows aging pesh merga on their former patrols and waylays Christian and Yazidi pilgrims.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2022

But if anything waylays Dany, I doubt it will be a pretty boy.

From Slate • May 20, 2013

Which waylays his own quest for redemption as he's forced to face his victims.

From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 2011

So she waylays each bin with a single gloved hand.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon