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straying

ADJECTIVE
deviating
Synonyms




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The Treasury market has been quiet lately, with 10-year debt barely straying from a yield of 4.3% in April.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The couple's approach taps into a bigger shift in UK tourism, straying away from standard accommodation and towards what industry observers describe as "experience-led travel", where the stay itself becomes the destination.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

But many Cubans blame their own leaders for mismanaging the economy — and straying from the ideals of Castro’s revolution.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

What the Ravens didn’t count on was another team straying so far positional norms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

His thoughts kept straying away to Admiral Drake.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater




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