detour
Example Sentences
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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
John Kani was on his way to joining the Umkhonto We Sizwe paramilitary wing in 1965 when he took a detour to a Serpent Players drama group rehearsal in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
However, the 72-year-old was forced to take a detour after he was told about the burglary.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“She’ll live, Jenks. Make the usual detour, and work the fire a little on the way home.”
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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