Example Sentences

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The exhilarating ride of Morocco, built on defense and passion and some of the toughest toughness, had detoured at last toward the fumes of the third-place game, itself a destination unforeseen.

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2022

The drive, which should have taken about two hours, had taken nearly five, and the crew had detoured for a meal before further shooting.

From New York Times • Aug. 15, 2019

Above the tree line up there, simple wood and stone homes are roofed in corrugated tin, and the bareness could make you think that you had detoured to the Tibetan Plateau.

From Forbes • May 27, 2015

Before walking into the interview session, Roethlisberger had detoured into the shower and shaved off the beard that covered his chin since the playoffs began.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2011

If the bus had detoured to Brisbane, he probably wouldn't have noticed.

From Underground by Dreyfus, Suelette