diversion
Example Sentences
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He has multiple prior convictions in Sacramento and had avoided prison time last year after being granted a form of mental health diversion, according to the criminal complaint and Ilacqua.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
"The objective of the diversion is to verify the validity of its flag," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Our critic raved that “Broadway has not seen a more delectable diversion this season.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The judge described the diversion of public funds as a gross abuse of public trust and said proxy companies and associates were used to siphon money from the projects.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The mood in the car was heavy, and at first I regretted having suggested the diversion, but the moment Dad saw the falls he was transformed, elated.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
Vocabulary lists containing diversion
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