errant
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When errant, injured, or wildfire-hurt bears or mountain lions wander into Tahoe communities, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife rescues the animals and determines if they can be released back into the wild.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Excuse them, like they popped out of his mouth like an errant burp.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
The space is scattered with cardboard boxes and errant computer cords.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Nicklaus said he has no plans to end the tradition anytime soon, even after this year’s errant shot.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Never a tremor of wind, or a splash of rain, no errant snowflake comes to stain that heaven, so calm, so vaporless, the world of light.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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