alternative route

Example Sentences

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Tankers appear to be now testing an alternative route to exit the strait by hugging close to the south near Oman, the senior currency analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

They are asking the public to avoid the area and take an alternative route.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

South Yorkshire Police said the road has been closed and a spokespserson said they were asking people to "avoid the area and plan an alternative route where possible".

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

Already, some countries are pursuing this alternative route.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

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