diverted

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That would exacerbate the problem as flows are being diverted through that route from the Strait of Hormuz, Shuchart adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

All northbound traffic is being diverted off at Howard Hughes Parkway and on ramps at Sepulveda and La Tijera boulevards are closed along with Howard Hughes Parkway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

A UK-bound EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a power bank was found to be charging in a passenger's luggage, it has been revealed.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

US-led efforts to negotiate an end to more than four years of war have slowed in recent months with Washington's attention diverted towards its conflict in the Middle East.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The farmer in Wang Lung was diverted for an instant and he stooped to examine the budding heads.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck