diverted
Example Sentences
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But recently, stacks of Gulf-bound cargo have filled the previously empty container yard, diverted to Kenya by disruptions the Iran war has created in the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
The airline said it was another "on-duty flydubai crew travelling on the flight who diverted and landed the aircraft safely" and that it was suspending flights to Israel while an investigation took place.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia after plummeting 17,000ft in less than two minutes.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Landed by other pilots on board, the flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia, where the Israelis were treated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Joe got up once more, and, with his hoe, diverted the water into a new row.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
