diversion
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In one email, he all but admitted the scholarships to young women were a diversion.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
She added many of the diversion routes are unsuitable for large vehicles and volumes of traffic.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
After her arrest, Lavie’s attorneys unsuccessfully sought a mental health diversion for her case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
They give readers a diversion from the daily drumbeat of news.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Bailey played on the country folks’ need for diversion.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
Experiencing hours-long delays and diversions out of Aspen’s airport is as much a part of the local experience as spotting bears during hikes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
“The river has the capacity to go dry even in scenarios when there are very few diversions or overpumping.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"It is not an old diversion that was never cancelled, it is one of these daft diversions that make no sense," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
But if you’re looking for joy online, we have diversions to help make this day fulfilling.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
On Saturday evenings the farm got together for a common meal and diversions.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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