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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Adjective
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In the region, about 48 percent of total taxes are derived from indirect measures, according to the most recent Latin America Economic Outlook report.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025 -
Viewers can also use an indirect viewing method, like a pinhole projector, in order to indirectly see the eclipse occur through shadows, but this must be done with care.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
16 Mar. 2025
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Early Career The story of Martinez’s circuitous route to All-Stardom has been told time and again.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Then, of course, what ensues is clearly a very circuitous path to righteousness.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
6 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2025.
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