tangent

Example Sentences

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Redick then followed the tangent when asked why it was “unfortunate.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

At the same time, it was telling that a common reaction to Landry’s tangent was:

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

This is a bit of a tangent, but go with me for a second.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2025

"Some of them will run straight, some of them will not start at all, some of them will go off on a tangent or bite each other," she explained.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

“That can’t be the only way,” Jack said to Phillip, since May seemed to be off on her own tangent.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley