Because of this, the church has never strayed very far from its historical roots as a mission-focused congregation.

He never arbitrarily "opened up" a play by straying too far from its theatrical roots.

This word's meaning has wandered far from its roots.

That's a bad joke, since all three moved their teams far from their personal roots.

It has been terrific and trying, living under the same roof in a place so far from their roots.

Second, it has strayed way too far from its radical roots.

Clearly, these are floats that have strayed far from their roots.

It's difficult to watch the league stray so far from its roots.

It makes him a nice living, but has taken him far from his roots.

The 19-year-old chain never strayed far from its roots in Harvard Square.