wayward
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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
Such has been Woods' standing in the game, his influence has grown with seniority despite a history of wayward driving stretching back almost two decades.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Analysts brushed off the chance the strike was a case of accidential targeting or some drones gone wayward.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
“It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over” centers on a wayward traveler in a post-apocalyptic, decaying landscape.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
Margaret had nearly gotten all the wayward yellow ringlets pinned into place, but at her well-intended reply, Lady Constance spun ’round in a panic and the pins went flying.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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Romeo and Juliet
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