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used to describe actions or events that are not going as expected or planned
- The party plans went awry when it started raining.
- His attempt to fix the sink went awry and caused a bigger leak.
- The project went awry due to a misunderstanding.
- His speech went awry when he forgot his notes.
- Their vacation plans went awry when their flight was canceled.
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with an inclination to one side or oblique position
- The flag flew awry, tilted sideways in the strong wind.
- The car's wheels turned awry after the sharp turn, causing it to swerve.
- The book was placed awry on the shelf, its edges sticking out.
- The picture frame was hanging awry, with one corner noticeably higher than the other.
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