diversion
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California established mental health diversion in 2018 to prioritize treatment over punishment for eligible defendants whose mental illness contributed to their alleged offenses.
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
Taiwanese authorities escalated a probe into the unauthorized diversion of advanced artificial-intelligence servers made by Super Micro Computer, as part of efforts to crack down on the alleged smuggling of Nvidia chips to China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
"Any diversion or embezzlement of funds constitutes a profound betrayal of the faith reposed by millions of devotees in one of the most sacred institutions of Hindu faith."
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Yet even with the diversion of a young lady and her family, he still is homesick.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
Footpaths remain open and diversions have been put in place while contractor Clancy carries out the work.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Backups and diversions have affected residents, commuters and even emergency vehicles, county officials said, as well as created pedestrian safety concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
While much of the album feels appropriately bittersweet, McCartney finds plenty of time for whimsical diversions.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
Outside, the streets of Islamabad are flooded with armed security personnel in military fatigues, traffic diversions and police checkpoints.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
Of these fifteen diversions, just three appeared to be still in existence nine years later.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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