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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straggling
straying
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Since taking the post, Inboden has criticized universities as straying from their mission, saying universities must restore intellectual diversity and their civic responsibilities.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Ross needs to continue to make bold and unique decisions, straying from his norms.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Straggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straggling. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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