errant

Example Sentences

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And if AI agents are not kept on course by a human, they could misunderstand an instruction and wander down an errant processing path, resulting in a business paying for wasted computing power.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

But his errant drive down the last cost him a place alongside Aberg in Sunday's final pairing.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Bradley, Bryant wrote, directed “comprehensive lookbacks” on civilian casualties in errant strikes and used the findings to mandate changes.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

It isn’t just an errant prince, the critics say, but a former Labour cabinet member, Peter Mandelson, who has had his collar felt by the law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Nonetheless, Roy ran with his head down and one arm upraised for deflection in case another errant ball came flying in his direction.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen