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circuitous

[ser-kyoo-i-tuhs] / sərˈkju ɪ təs /


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More than a decade older than some of her competitors, Ohashi can’t help but giggle at how circuitous her path has been.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

"Flights already doing circuitous routing have even less choice."

From BBC Mar. 6, 2026

In that case, exchanges like Coinbase and Robinhood say they can’t trace back the cost basis because of the holding’s circuitous route.

From MarketWatch Feb. 14, 2026

People travelling between Al-Eizariya and Jerusalem would have to take a circuitous route three times longer than the present journey, he said.

From Barron's Nov. 25, 2025

Doc was taking a circuitous route, constantly checking the rearview mirror as if she was certain someone was following them.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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