tangent

Example Sentences

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Last June, he sat on Jimmy Kimmel’s couch and went on a confusing tangent about “biracial couples” on TV.

From Washington Post

Suffice it to report, viewers will learn a wealth of information about the film and get lessons in cinema while also loving this pair’s nonstop discussion and its tangents.

From Washington Times

Her babysitter's boyfriend goes on a bizarre tangent about using the word "fiasca" instead of "fiasco" to supposedly make the world feminine.

From Salon

He deftly maneuvers the conversation when necessary but also knows when to let one of his co-hosts or a guest go off on a tangent, which often leads to the most interesting material.

From Washington Post

He's a bright tangent, a rocket that explodes in mid-flight and stops conversations.

From Salon