beaten path
Example Sentences
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But when you talk about East Tennessee, it's a little off the beaten path.
From Salon • May 19, 2024
The researchers point out that public libraries like Phoenix's are 'are off the beaten path for academics who work with early modern books and manuscripts'.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2024
While Ms. Brunvoll’s clients are eyeing destinations off the beaten path, they are also booking popular places like Italy, Spain, Portugal, France and Britain.
From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2024
Like many Californians who’ve been waylaid by a flat tire far off the beaten path, Newlander wants his new car to come with a spare.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023
Side by side, we hiked through the overgrown meadow off the beaten path.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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