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The phrase "detour to" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when indicating a change in direction or a diversion from a planned route, often in a literal or metaphorical sense.
Example: "We had to take a detour to avoid the construction on Main Street."
Alternatives: "diversion to" or "bypass to"
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Paul Peters' cooking merits a detour to Helmsley.
Maybe there'd be another detour to the winner's circle.
He suggested a detour to a local strip club.
Personally he prefers "The Detour" to all his other works.
Andy Pettitte's career took a three-year detour to Houston.
It spent the next year making its detour to Venus.
The detour to save the garrison spared Madrid.
He made a quick detour to Duveen's to replenish.
Or detour to the Plaza Mayor, ablaze with outdoor cafes.
The long road took us on a detour to Africa.
They take a detour to view a painting by Antonella de Messina.
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