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circuitous

[ser-kyoo-i-tuhs] / sərˈkju ɪ təs /


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In “Task,” I wanted to explore a crisis of faith with honesty and without easy answers, because that is exactly how I have found my own faith journey — arduous and circuitous.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

If LIV ultimately folds, a collection of the sport’s top players will be suddenly out of work—and many would likely face a circuitous path back to the PGA Tour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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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