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detour

[dee-toor, dih-toor] / ˈdi tʊər, dɪˈtʊər /


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However, the 72-year-old was forced to take a detour after he was told about the burglary.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Along Portugal’s main north-south highway, there are more than enough bland American-style rest stops, but one turnoff decidedly worth the detour is the 45-minute road to Batalha.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

‘What initially looked like a catastrophic blockade begins to resemble a constrained detour rather than a full seizure of the artery.’

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

This detour into horror is only temporary, but there’s no clear destination in sight.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Maybe a detour through the zoo is exactly what I need.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi




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