diversion
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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
Among the consequences of a yearslong blockade and military presence in the Middle East is the diversion of resources from Europe and Asia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
But, after criticism from Mayor Karen Bass and others, the district attorney downgraded the counts to misdemeanors with a diversion agreement that will probably allow Flores to avoid any time behind bars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Bailey played on the country folks’ need for diversion.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
"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
The authorities had to close Greek airspace for hours, causing chaos, with a chain of cancellations and diversions to neighbouring countries.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
Boss buttons have been features of countless diversions since.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
The Bible tells us that gardens preceded gardeners, but that was not the case at Pollsmoor, where I cultivated a garden that became one of my happiest diversions.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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