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not straightforward or direct
took a roundabout route to the beach
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Recent Examples of roundabout
The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2024
However, this seemingly direct confrontation of the query takes a roundabout path, resulting in a movie about helplessness, frustration and intellectual debate in the face of military conflict.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024
The project will give Griffith its first roundabout, similar to the one currently located in Schererville on Cline Avenue south of U.S. 30.
—Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The roundabout exit from KY 8 (from Covington) to KY 9 remains open; however, the lane inside the roundabout is blocked.
—The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2024
However, this seemingly direct confrontation of the query takes a roundabout path, resulting in a movie about helplessness, frustration and intellectual debate in the face of military conflict.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024
Noun
In the center of town is a roundabout, colloquially known as the Winooski speedway, which hosts live music, farmers markets, and is surrounded by exciting and innovative restaurants.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024
The project will give Griffith its first roundabout, similar to the one currently located in Schererville on Cline Avenue south of U.S. 30.
—Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2024
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Three indirect deaths were reported, with damage in Puerto Rico estimated in the tens of millions of dollars.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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The student who has been sentenced is not to have any direct or indirect contact with Perry Meridian High School, according to the family's attorneys.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Boca Raton underpass was sponsored by Republican Gossett-Seidman and Democrat Berman.Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2024
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In September Ho filed the civil lawsuit against the city alleging the city is allowing public and private nuisances to take place, as thousands live in camps lining the capital city’s sidewalks, freeway underpasses, and bike trails.Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
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What’s more, the handrail came with circular flange plates that are screwed to the wall.Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
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The circular pouch is compact but shaped just right to double as a wallet or house tiny travel essentials like earbuds, lip balm, and eye drops.Jane Sung, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2024
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These are seen on the drive mode rotary dial and other roller controls, as well as the gear selector.Karl Brauer, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Consider joining or getting more heavily involved in an organization – rotary, garden club, biker gang, whatever suits your fancy.R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2024
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Near Sherman Park, a hotspot for reckless driving, bump outs and traffic circles have resulted in a substantial reduction in speeding.David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
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On the city’s north side, where residents have taken the brunt of the reckless driving blow, bump outs, traffic circles, and road diets, when a street's lanes are reduced or repurposed, were added to some main streets.David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
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Making my way to some more winding, enjoyable roads, the pace picked up and the thin-rimmed steering wheel started to soften in my hands, communicating every detail of the road without any of the dullness associated with modern power assist.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Another long and winding answer followed — about affordability, regulations, building her own home, the virtues of shop class — before Gluesenkamp Perez finally expressed concern the proposal could merely end up boosting housing costs.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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The fire spread to the overpass, severely damaging the southbound supporting girders, bridge deck and support structures.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2024
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The train tracks run above East Main Street, formerly known as High Point Road, which used to curve through the narrow overpass in a tight S bend.Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
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Construction is part of the Mill Creek Expressway Projects and will improve the interchanges between I-74 and I-75.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Interchange revenues fell by 12% to $48.4 million, impacted by a decrease in purchase volume and a lower effective interchange rate.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Roundabout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundabout. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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