detour
Example Sentences
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Drivers traveling from Inyo County to northern Mono County or Nevada were advised to use Highway 6 in Bishop as a detour.
From Los Angeles Times
Mainly the trip to this trompe l’oeil house of mystery feels like a detour, though Mr. Freeman’s presence makes it bearable.
The automaker once considered hybrids an unnecessary detour on the way to full EVs.
Reality series incorporate these little detours to keep the energy light and lively.
From Salon
Several main roads in and around downtown, as well as some bus routes, have been closed or detoured.
From Los Angeles Times
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