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

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

Wales offered little in the second half, Jasmine Joyce attempted to go the long way around the defence on a rare attack, but ran out of room.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2022

So, feeling worried and quite depressed, I took my milk can and my sack and walked to the house, going the long way around.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien