diversion
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His only diversion is collecting newspaper clippings of famous people, leading him to make secret late-night forays into the archives to uncover the minutiae of their lives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Three bus stops between Castle Street and Frederick Street will also remain closed to reduce congestion, but bus services will run along Princes Street, rather than the current diversion along George Street.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
For your enjoyment and diversion, my colleagues suggest:
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
While France has built a series of reservoirs and diversion channels along its portion of the Rhine to manage the flows, on the German side the river runs freely and is highly dependent on rainfall.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
He drank at the river and then, for diversion, wandered toward the interior of the island, chewing on fragrant raspberries as he wandered.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
But if you’re looking for joy online, we have diversions to help make this day fulfilling.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
“We don’t bring any material aid,” said Sandra Rodríguez, part of a volunteer group that organizes clown shows and other diversions, speaking at a golf course that has become an official homeless encampment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Road closures and diversions came into effect at 05:00 BST on Sunday and will remain in place until 07:00 BST on Monday 10 August.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
“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
Our windows overlooked the stables, not the busy courtyard with its many diversions.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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