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circuitous

[ser-kyoo-i-tuhs] / sərˈkyu ɪ təs /


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But the shipments continued through ever-more circuitous routes, and used other nations as launchpads for RSF attacks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

In that case, exchanges like Coinbase and Robinhood say they can’t trace back the cost basis because of the holding’s circuitous route.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

Darnold’s circuitous journey holds key lessons for teams across football.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

People travelling between Al-Eizariya and Jerusalem would have to take a circuitous route three times longer than the present journey, he said.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

He ran in an agonizingly circuitous pattern, weaving and stumbling, falling once, but immediately on his feet again, running slowly, unable to escape anything.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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