stray from

Frequency: 8.015.7 per million words

to deviate from a specific path, topic, or principle

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Examples (10)

  • Be careful not to stray from the path.
  • The discussion began to stray from the main topic.
  • He promised never to stray from his principles.
  • It's easy to stray from the original plan if you're not focused.
  • Despite temptations, she refused to stray from her diet.
  • The speaker occasionally strayed from his prepared notes.
  • Don't let your imagination stray too far from reality.
  • The young apprentice was warned not to stray from the master's teachings.
  • Throughout his career, he never strayed from his core values.
  • If you stray from the designated route, you might get lost.