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diverting

[dih-vur-ting, dahy-] / dɪˈvɜr tɪŋ, daɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
amusing
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He is accused of diverting $2 million in public funds to finance his first presidential campaign.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Doing so would relieve the court of diverting its other resources to these ethics matters or, worse, undervaluing them altogether.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

The mercenaries are now closely integrated into the country’s national army and local militias, exploiting smuggling routes and diverting trade flows to maintain control over key resources, including the Oubangui River.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Perhaps devolution of decision-making will also require diverting actual capital spending, from the south east, to northern powerhouse rail.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

With a lurch Rishi realized his brain was also diverting blood flow to other parts of his body.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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