detour

Example Sentences

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He made detours to greet crows if he saw them and allowed them to stalk on clawed feet up his arm and onto his shoulder.

From Literature

The bus stopped in front of a police officer, who was detouring traffic.

From Literature

A pilgrimage to the oldest concrete road in America detours to meeting a descendant of the undertaker who embalmed Chef Boyardee.

From Los Angeles Times

Detoure’s name combines the words “detour” and “couture,” and reflects the business’ goal of providing a “detour” around buying new fast fashion, said founder Meghan Russell, 28.

From Los Angeles Times

When it’s appropriate, Gilberg is willing to share that his own life has had bumps and detours.

From Los Angeles Times