strays
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But Ms. Gammon never strays far from the mystery of Jutta and Lukas’s demise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
When our conversation strays into this territory, he turns blunt.
From Salon ● May 15, 2026
Noah telling Kendrick “I remembered what you can do to lightskinned dudes from other countries” - Drake is never not catching strays at the Grammys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2026
For casual listeners, there are other signs: Inconsistent drum patterns, bland lyrics, and a singer who never strays from the melody or lets rip on the final chorus.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
Maybe because all of them used to be strays and were grateful for their second chances.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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