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detour

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


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After the memoiristic detour of her previous album, the singer returns with a record of smart musical storytelling and sharply observed, often funny character studies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Researchers describe this history as an unusual evolutionary detour.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

That means that boats will continue to take a detour from the prewar route that runs closer to the Iranian coastline and must be coordinated with Iran’s military External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This detour has made it so it will take me even longer to reach Courage.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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