circuitous

Example Sentences

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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

Darnold’s circuitous journey holds key lessons for teams across football.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 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

They were the culmination of a typically circuitous series of reflections by the American president on the happenings in China over the past several days.

From BBC • Sep. 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