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straggles

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present tense third-person singular of straggle

as in strays

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For those in search of a scent trail that strays from the familiar, incense is an intriguing choice.

— Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
But don’t expect anything that strays too far from the Interpol sound.

— David Harris, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026

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