circuitous

Example Sentences

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In that case, exchanges like Coinbase and Robinhood say they can’t trace back the cost basis because of the holding’s circuitous route.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

In a circuitous way, Karp’s reshaping of Paul Weiss appeared to bring him into Epstein’s orbit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

People travelling between Al-Eizariya and Jerusalem would have to take a circuitous route three times longer than the present journey, he said.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Davalan took a decidedly more circuitous route to the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2025

“I see you want to,” Laila said, irritated by this circuitous, playful accusation.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini