Example Sentences

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Still, it was prescient about the possibility of sentient computers taking matters into their own metaphorical hands if they perceived that humans were straying from a programmed mission.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2023

As the California colony expanded, Young became increasingly concerned that its residents were straying too far from the church, and that some had perhaps become disillusioned with some of its practices, including polygamy.

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2023

And whenever I felt like we were straying either in story or in tone or whatever it was, whenever I was doubting our direction, I would just go back to Olivia.

From Salon • Jul. 31, 2022

The Wizards were using their size against the Celtics, and it looked awkward at times, as if they were straying from their plan at the beginning of the game.

From Washington Post • May 8, 2017

Gavin's cows were straying through the green and yellow tangle on his side of the fence and a bell rang musically through the still aisles.

From In Orchard Glen by MacGregor, Mary Esther Miller