Detouring

Detouring around him, we kept watch for hippos and headed for home, where cold gin and tonics, a hot meal and warm beds awaited.

Lions, Leopards and Luxury Sara Clemence 2011

Detouring around her, he walked to the blanket and began to rummage inside the food sack.

Sudden Rain Maritta Wolff 2009

Detouring Hollywood, Lee will visit Kauai, Hawaii, where he has another home, and do some surfing.

Adios, Blue Parrot 2006

Detouring just long enough to get her bench, he hauled her and it toward a waiting carriage.

Male Wanted Schuler, Betty Jo 2002

Detouring toward the desk in her salon, she retrieved a copy of her book.

A PROPER AFFAIR VICTORIA MALVEY 2001

Detouring momentarily at a campsite she recognized, she begged a meal off one of the cooks she was friendly with, wrapped it in paper, and took it with her.

Ilse Witch Brooks, Terry 2000

Detouring through the kitchen, Lizzy picked up the scarred tray she had fixed earlier.

Sweet Dalliance Lisa Bingham 1994

Detouring through the kitchen, Lizzy picked up the scarred tray she had fixed earlier.

Sweet Dalliance Lisa Bingham 1994

Detouring around the crack that had so nearly proved disastrous, they continued their southwesterly course across the ice.

The Plains of Passage Auel, Jean M. 1990

Detouring around me, the reporters would ask soldiers their opinions on the war, the Army, or even controversial policies like DADT.

The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Peter Van Buren 2011