wander off
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He hid food and other dangerous items from her and stayed vigilant to ensure she wouldn’t wander off.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
The traditions at Augusta allow you to place your chair greenside and then wander off for the day knowing nobody will have taken your spot.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
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
Normally it’s off limits for lunch because there’s no gate, and I guess they think kids would just wander off.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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