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circuitous

[ser-kyoo-i-tuhs] / sərˈkju ɪ təs /


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We go on a short hike while Yarvin, who looks like an ageing punk rocker, speaks in circuitous, long-winded yarns that reference esoteric texts and periods of history to prove his points.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

In “Task,” I wanted to explore a crisis of faith with honesty and without easy answers, because that is exactly how I have found my own faith journey — arduous and circuitous.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

If LIV ultimately folds, a collection of the sport’s top players will be suddenly out of work—and many would likely face a circuitous path back to the PGA Tour.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 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

The circuitous route from Baltimore to Annapolis, where they kept getting on and off the same road to stop at little huts by the road and let off passengers, took another hour and a half.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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