tangent
Example Sentences
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After the reflecting pool tangent, Trump signed executive orders on US customs and protections for civil servants.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Redick then followed the tangent when asked why it was “unfortunate.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026
At the same time, it was telling that a common reaction to Landry’s tangent was:
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025
This is a bit of a tangent, but go with me for a second.
From Slate • Jun. 26, 2025
Ordinarily Penelope would have been very proud of his pteridomaniacal expertise, but at the word “letter” her mind had skipped off on a tangent from which it had not yet returned.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing tangent
Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")
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The ACT Math Test: Geometry, List 1
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Geometry - High School
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