detour
Example Sentences
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However, the 72-year-old was forced to take a detour after he was told about the burglary.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
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
Far from a mere detour, ‘Sinners’’ monumental musical sequence is ‘maybe the most important scene in the movie,’ says Ryan Coogler.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
The career detour surprised fellow bankers, who said they didn’t view him as particularly partisan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
The driver takes a detour along the Malecon, pointing out La Punta Fortress, and the Morro Castle across the harbor.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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