diversion
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EasyJet apologised "for the inconvenience caused by the diversion and delay in disembarking" its flight which was diverted to Stansted.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Premium demand was a standout story for Delta, while Korean Air’s 2Q passenger yields grew with the surge in Middle East traffic diversion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Pine said the matter has been assigned for a City Attorney hearing, a pre-filing diversion that is an alternative to misdemeanor prosecution.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
The town's 18th Century bridge was badly damaged by floods in 2015 and, while it was repaired, the town was effectively split in half with a long diversion.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Soon, the lights and music of West Stave came into view, the canal choked with men and women of every class and country seeking diversion.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
“The diversions and new trade routes established during the conflict will likely leave the supply chain even more flexible and diversified than before.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Backups and diversions have affected residents, commuters and even emergency vehicles, county officials said, as well as created pedestrian safety concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
While much of the album feels appropriately bittersweet, McCartney finds plenty of time for whimsical diversions.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
Posting on X, the airport said there had "also been 53 go arounds and 13 diversions due to challenging wind conditions, with gusts reaching up to 44 knots".
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
She played GameCube with Zachary and killed the morning with diversions.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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