diverted

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A misconnection happens when wastewater is incorrectly diverted into surface drains, leading to pollution in nearby waterways.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

US-led efforts to negotiate an end to more than four years of war have slowed in recent months with Washington's attention diverted towards its conflict in the Middle East.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Traders diverted investments from software to hardware that powers AI—like semiconductor stocks—following the selloff, Bassi says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Since the naval blockade began on April 13, the U.S. military has diverted at least 85 ships and disabled four others, according to U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

It had involved extra work for our staffers, for the theater, for the waiters at the restaurant, for the people whose cars had been diverted off Sixth Avenue, for the police on the street.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama