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wayward

[wey-werd] / ˈweɪ wərd /


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Administration officials say they are trying to strengthen the West and put a wayward Europe back on track.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brydon Carse was wayward early, but tightened up his line and length to pose a threat, as did skipper Ben Stokes when he came on after lunch.

From Barron's

Bar Carse's wayward spell with the new ball, England collectively found their fullest length of the series.

From BBC

What’s notable about the film is how harsh it is on both the wayward son and the wealthy dad, who is on the cusp of being elected governor of California.

From The Wall Street Journal

They have been wasteful with the bat, wayward with the ball and have dropped catches.

From BBC