tangent
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After the reflecting pool tangent, Trump signed executive orders on US customs and protections for civil servants.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
Redick then followed the tangent when asked why it was “unfortunate.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026
Reflecting that quirky organization, the book ends on tangent rather than a big wrap-up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
This is a bit of a tangent, but go with me for a second.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 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
That's when he's not veering off into bizarre tangents.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
This comprehensive research never weighs down his account with tangents or trivia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
His segments include references to scandals from the Clinton era, tangents about the workings of the American Bar Association, and detailed breakdowns of the electoral politics of individual states.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2025
Our conversation goes on many tangents — the sitcom “Designing Women,” the Oscar race, the musical “Wicked.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2024
He knew he couldn't tell stories, that he always included extraneous details and tangents that interested only him.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
Vocabulary lists containing tangent
Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")
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The ACT Math Test: Geometry, List 1
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Geometry - High School
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