diversion
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Texas Instruments said it “strongly opposes the use of our chips in Russian and Iranian military equipment and the illicit diversion of our products to Russia and Iran.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 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
Nathan Hochman announced he would reduce 16 felony eavesdropping counts against Officer Daniel Flores to misdemeanors, and that the case would likely resolve in court through a diversion agreement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
On that same day, June 18, the post brought a diversion.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
Banks said there was a drop in takings at all the restaurants due to the street closure and diversions.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
A spokesperson for the airport said operations were suspended between 17:40 and 19:15 BST, "resulting in a number of cancellations and diversions" to flights.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 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
NJ Transit warned passengers to expect schedule changes and diversions up to four hours before kickoff and three hours after the match.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Of these fifteen diversions, just three appeared to be still in existence nine years later.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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