Example Sentences

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Anticipation that the show will deviate from the source material has already rankled fans of the game.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2023

The decisions mean Northern Ireland will deviate from England's roadmap, where it is expected all legal restrictions will end on 19 July.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2021

There’s no reason to think the Sparks will deviate from their game plan, as coach Derek Fisher has rejected the notion of holding his cards close to his chest during the regular season.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2019

Because appeals court judges sit in panels of three, there’s the possibility that a panel will deviate from binding precedent in the circuit.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2018

There is not much reason for hoping that China will deviate from her ancient custom, on the occasion now transpiring, of demanding "an eye for an eye" and "a tooth for a tooth."

From The Life of Yakoob Beg Athalik Ghazi, and Badaulet; Ameer of Kashgar by Boulger, Demetrius Charles