long way around

Example Sentences

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By taking the long way around, the whales could contribute to the genetic diversity of their species.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

So the ship carried the cranes with their five outstretched booms the long way around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

He said he was planning a trip towing a trailer which might have to see him go the "long way around" adding significant time and costs.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2024

They had to go the long way around, since the road running down Rhodes’ eastern side was blocked in places.

From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2023

I had to go a long way around the police perimeter.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan