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detour

[dee-toor, dih-toor] / ˈdi tʊər, dɪˈtʊər /


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An engineering degree in Bengaluru followed, though she speaks of it now like a temporary detour.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

After the memoiristic detour of her previous album, the singer returns with a record of smart musical storytelling and sharply observed, often funny character studies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Researchers describe this history as an unusual evolutionary detour.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Perrin’s footage shows the basket of the hot air balloon packed with 13 passengers, all seemingly in good spirits despite the unexpected detour.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

They wound their way through the packed bookshelves, taking a detour by the crafts section so Emily could stoop down and check on the Inkheart book.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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