diversion
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But, after criticism from Mayor Karen Bass and others, the district attorney downgraded the counts to misdemeanors with a diversion agreement that will probably allow Flores to avoid any time behind bars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Amid ongoing instability, any new natural-uranium reactor would risk radioactive hazards or diversion of material into the wrong hands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
For your enjoyment and diversion, my colleagues suggest:
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
Winston Churchill harnessed the power of radio, but thought television a vulgar diversion.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
“I am afraid those sword-wielding thespians will be here any moment. Can you create some sort of diversion? It may buy us the time we need to escape.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
But if you’re looking for joy online, we have diversions to help make this day fulfilling.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Banks said there was a drop in takings at all the restaurants due to the street closure and diversions.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Brent crude traded at $91.62 a barrel as Gulf oil exports ran at roughly half their prewar rate, with workarounds including pipeline diversions and shuttle ships coming under increasing pressure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
“We don’t bring any material aid,” said Sandra Rodríguez, part of a volunteer group that organizes clown shows and other diversions, speaking at a golf course that has become an official homeless encampment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Our only diversions are reading, studying and listening to the radio.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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