wayward
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My wayward wrist was so prone to ruining my cast, I was given a wrist lock—a leather strap that restrained it in place—in order to fix it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Rashford was England's dangerman in the first half and also had opportunities after the break, although he was sometimes let down by a lack of support and some wayward finishing.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Soon after, cardholders complained on social media about problems including delayed rent payments, wayward charges and trouble reaching customer service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Rhodes, 63, founded Sun Space in 2017 as a performance art venue for wayward artists who don’t properly fit the rigid mold of the Los Angeles club and bar circuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
All eyes were on the Governor, who bent down to whisper some last comforting words to the wayward boy before turning to watch the prisoners’ performance.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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