diverted
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Traffic was immediately diverted off the freeway, with Caltrans reporting that all lanes of westbound 91 near 14th Street were closed at 4:30 a.m. due to the collision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
But the diverted ships show U.S. oil companies are reluctant to handle the cargoes of Russian diesel because of the potential legal and reputational consequences, industry executives and lobbyists said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
As members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization diverted weapons to aid Ukraine, European capitals have been placing a steady stream of orders to replenish their own stockpiles, generating business for defense groups like Hensoldt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
Buses have also been temporarily diverted with all Wirral Metro services terminating at Whitechapel, and starting their return journey from Sir Thomas Street.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
The soft clunk of pool balls diverted my attention.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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