as in indirect
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as in turning
to change one's course or direction
sailors forced to deviate from their course in order to avoid the storm
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They were supposed to begin indirect talks over the second phase last week, including negotiating an end to the war, the release of the remaining living hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025 -
Place the vase in a spot with bright, indirect light.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Feb. 2025
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So while veins and arteries might take circuitous routes to accommodate the vagaries of organs and anatomy, their diameter usually stays within 10% of the optimum.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Gators’ stellar three-man starting backcourt features players who followed circuitous paths to UF.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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In a roundabout way, one of the few things that could potentially stop Mbappe from smashing those individual records is precisely the calibre of player around him.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The project, spanning approximately 8.65 acres, is slated to facilitate the roundabout project on Highway 212 in Glencoe.—
Janean Sorrell,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Deviating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deviating. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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