detour

Example Sentences

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So “what initially looked like a catastrophic blockade begins to resemble a constrained detour, rather than a full seizure of the artery,” Innes said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

This detour into horror is only temporary, but there’s no clear destination in sight.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

None of the players who took a detour to the pros have been as impactful to their teams as Bediako, though.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Even the romantic era of superstars like Shah Rukh Khan offered only a brief detour - one he has since abandoned in favour of action-heavy blockbusters such as Pathaan and Jawan.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

After Conner and I split off at Magnolia Street toward our respective houses, I made a detour to Jenna’s.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence