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alternative route

NOUN
another path to destination
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Lincoln is concerned that the Great Redwood Trail will disturb historic tribal sites in the Eel River Canyon and advocates for an alternative route that would diverge from the railroad line.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Police also banned a major march through the heart of the capital and negotiations with organisers over an alternative route failed to reach agreement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

This alternative route avoids the highest energy requirements while still reaching the desired conditions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

The family finally securing an alternative route home brought some relief.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

If the riddle was too hard, he could keep silent, get away from the sphinx unharmed, and try and find an alternative route to the center.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling


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