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circuitous

[ser-kyoo-i-tuhs] / sərˈkju ɪ təs /


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Do you have any tales of lost items that took a circuitous path back to you?

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

The Rams upcoming 22-week journey will take them far and wide, from Melbourne, Australia to Washington, D.C. and back to SoFi, a circuitous and challenging journey with but one consistent stop.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Shein’s circuitous path toward an IPO included attempts to list in New York and London, both of which fell through.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

We go on a short hike while Yarvin, who looks like an ageing punk rocker, speaks in circuitous, long-winded yarns that reference esoteric texts and periods of history to prove his points.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

In ten minutes, the cast and crew of the next propos are making the circuitous trek to the outside.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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