wayward
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Starring Nicholas Galitzine as a wayward Prince Adam trapped on Earth, “Masters of the Universe” adds a contemporary twist and some modern sensibilities to the lore.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
How long will the wayward cruise ship passengers stay in Omaha?
From Slate • May 14, 2026
That’s especially true of the demographic of women who watch the network, who are also the prime audience for Hallmark movies about wayward daughters returning home to marry the boy next door.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
On Thursday, MacIntyre had also sworn after a slightly wayward tee shot on the 12th hole and again after hitting a putt off the green on the 13th.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
“Do you mean to tell me that they claim that that wayward bus did not hit me?” he asked angrily.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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Romeo and Juliet
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