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After long dismissing hybrid technology as an unnecessary detour on the path to EVs, the automaker has made a dramatic about-face as Toyota, Honda and Hyundai see their hybrids drive big sales gains this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026

“For the safety of the traveling public and the workers on the roadway, we ask that the public follow all detour and speed limit signs in the area,” Smith said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

One star recognises high-quality cooking, two stars indicate excellent cooking worth a detour, while three stars are reserved for exceptional cuisine worth a special journey.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

Rather than abandon the detour, the team decided to drill a sediment core there.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

On the way back he took a detour to the Fantasia.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke

But the Everton midfielder is no stranger to taking the long road to success, having experienced plenty of setbacks and detours throughout his career.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

In the new version, stripped of detours and detail, the same period occupies only a few pages.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Whether we planned for them or not, the road is filled with obstacles, detours and dead ends.

From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026

Flyovers speed traffic while forcing pedestrians into hazardous detours below.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

He was apt to cross streams, climb fences, make any number of unexpected detours.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

Suddenly, she detoured to Target and declared “we’re combining,” and I dutifully rewrapped and scribbled a joint note for gifts that never felt quite right alone but together were perfect.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Parton "detoured the whole entourage to come around over there to where we were and then she knelt down to talk to Heather for a minute".

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Finding myself nearby, I’d detoured to have a look — and there was Mr. Khan, at first looking at me curiously and then waving me over to join him.

From New York Times ● Jun. 5, 2024

Drivers detoured 5 miles and bought “West Seattle Island” swag.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 26, 2024

She detoured on a riverside path and threw pebbles into the water.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

A cost-benefit analysis of detouring for a lower price per gallon.

From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2026

She glanced at him once with what looked like a hint of contemptuousness and ended without detouring.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

All eastbound trips near the intersection are detouring as delays are expected.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

Yet, it’s disappointment that Perkins serves up most frequently in “The Monkey,” detouring from every wide-open chance to showcase depth and humanity in favor of juvenile humor and gross-out splatter gags.

From Salon ● Feb. 21, 2025

The bus stopped in front of a police officer, who was detouring traffic.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste