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diversion

[dih-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn, dahy-] / dɪˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən, daɪ- /




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Army from 1989 to 1993 and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after his discharge, according to a letter filed as part of his diversion application last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

"The objective of the diversion is to verify the validity of its flag," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Our critic raved that “Broadway has not seen a more delectable diversion this season.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Mamman was found guilty on 12 counts related to the diversion of funds meant for two hydroelectric power projects.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“You just drop one surreptitiously and it’ll run off and make a nice loud noise out of sight, giving you a diversion if you need one.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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