diversion
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The Commerce Department cited “the U.A.E.’s commitment to preventing the diversion and misuse of sensitive U.S. technology” in a statement on the change.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Premium demand was a standout story for Delta, while Korean Air’s 2Q passenger yields grew with the surge in Middle East traffic diversion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Stephen Wagstaffe, whose office had opposed the diversion of the case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
The town's 18th Century bridge was badly damaged by floods in 2015 and, while it was repaired, the town was effectively split in half with a long diversion.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
She had to come up with a diversion right away.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
“The diversions and new trade routes established during the conflict will likely leave the supply chain even more flexible and diversified than before.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
A spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed the road was closed in both directions and diversions are in place.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
While much of the album feels appropriately bittersweet, McCartney finds plenty of time for whimsical diversions.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
As for reliable, timely detection of military diversions, forget it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
Our windows overlooked the stables, not the busy courtyard with its many diversions.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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