wander off

Example Sentences

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He would suddenly wander off during a dinner given in his honor or appear at a dress ball in everyday clothes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Did he wander off during the oil executive meeting because he’s having attentional issues or because he was just bored?

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

“He just lets me wander off in all these different directions.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

At first dancers cluster at the center of the stage, but gradually they wander off, gliding together in small groups as they tickle the floor with footwork before slipping into other constellations of bodies.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2024

I want us to talk as friends, and you're standing there holding that blasted tray looking like you're about to wander off any second.' i'm sorry, sir.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro