diversion
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Among the consequences of a yearslong blockade and military presence in the Middle East is the diversion of resources from Europe and Asia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
In other words, although they enable pilots to see storm cells on their screens from a relatively short distance away, and request a diversion, they do not allow for detailed long-distance planning.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
For your enjoyment and diversion, my colleagues suggest:
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
While France has built a series of reservoirs and diversion channels along its portion of the Rhine to manage the flows, on the German side the river runs freely and is highly dependent on rainfall.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Once at the church he would discover where the piece of tapestry was kept; then he would create a diversion of some kind.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
But if you’re looking for joy online, we have diversions to help make this day fulfilling.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 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
The Energy Department is quick to insist that it will “black box” any nuclear fuel-making plant in Saudi Arabia to prevent military diversions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Humphreys asked the public to pay attention to signs and follow diversions.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
I accepted that danger was an essential component of the game—without it, climbing would be little different from a hundred other trifling diversions.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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