diverted

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Traders diverted investments from software to hardware that powers AI—like semiconductor stocks—following the selloff, Bassi says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

However, some criticised the management of the product launch, saying the watches should be available for sale on the Swatch website and police resources had been unnecessarily diverted.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

It is alleged that more than $4.5 billion was diverted from 1MDB between 2009 and 2015 by fund officials and associates, including Low.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The incident has prompted the closure of the westbound 210 lanes at Polk Street, with traffic diverted to State Route 118 as police investigate the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Here, the stream was very broad, and it had diverted itself, in between the trees, to form a pool at one end of the clearing.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill