circuitous
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Instead, he followed a circuitous path that included cult comedy fame and sitcom stints.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
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
Leaning on a burlap bag brimming with gum arabic, Ahmad pointed to a map on a journalist’s phone to show the circuitous path he took to get here.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 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
Sam took a circuitous route through the woods to the county road.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
Vocabulary lists containing circuitous
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