circuitous route
Example Sentences
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But Omsk lies nearly 1,500 miles away in a straight line, and the drones flying there had to take a longer, more circuitous route to avoid air defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 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
His had been a circuitous route to F1.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 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
