strayed

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Kane, who now has a remarkable 81 goals in 115 internationals, saw an odd stuttering penalty saved - but won a reprieve when it was adjudged keeper Livakovic had strayed off his line.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Since he released his last album, “McCartney III,” at the end of 2020, Paul McCartney has not strayed far from the limelight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The athleisure giant has struggled with tariffs and competition, and analysts have said it has strayed from its core consumers and workout wear.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned Thursday after a key party in her coalition withdrew support in a row over Ukrainian drones that strayed into the Baltic nation.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Her lips were coated in a complementary coral gloss, and a bit of the color had strayed beyond the borders.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri