wander off
Example Sentences
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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
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
The US President was then forced to wander off camera to find his vehicle alone.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025
Or they could wander off in search of a cave, in the dark of night, in a wild, soaking storm.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
