wander from

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

She’s a representation of all of the world’s random evils, coming and going at will and popping up just when you’ve let your mind wander from the worst possible outcome.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2025

After what would end in a 4-1 Brazil win, he admitted that the effort was all planned - devised after spotting that European goalkeepers had a tendency to wander from their line.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2022

He can deliver set-piece speeches well, especially when he restrains his urge to wander from the text.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2021

Elba would wander from the house, or get confused and call 911 to say someone was hurting her.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2020

“I think it’s because he had to wander from house to house here,” said Rita.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer