straggles

present tense third-person singular of straggle

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strays
Verb
  • Like Manuel, the low-key manager rarely strays from the norm during his press briefings, stating the obvious and avoiding controversy.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • The album never strays from its examination of this couple.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 June 2026
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“Straggles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straggles. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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