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stray

[strey] / streɪ /
ADJECTIVE
abandoned, wandering
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Rarely did her expression stray from a furrowed brow.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Every time a stray one landed on one of our salad plates, it was shipped over on a smaller bread plate to Nana.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

He didn’t have much reason to despise Cornyn, beyond a stray comment here or there.

From Slate • May 30, 2026

But what would he say to someone if they quizzed him on his decision to move next to a golf course, where stray balls were always a possibility?

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The server has stray spaghetti in her hair.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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