roundabout

Example Sentences

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“This is such a roundabout, long-winded way of doing a rejection,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

It also plans to build a new roundabout to replace the existing T-junction leading into Water Oakley Lane to provide access to the site.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

It was a more unpredictable and roundabout route than any offensive coordinator would dare draw.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Italian Jonathan Milan was expected to be in the frame for the stage win but crashed heavily at a roundabout 1,500m from the end.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Ugwu stared at Master, shaking his head, wondering if Master was referring to the chicken pieces in some roundabout way.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie