get sidetracked
Example Sentences
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But Ravichandran sees a chance that satellite companies get sidetracked and develop products aimed at deep-pocketed defense customers at the expense of other opportunities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
"I suppose you don't want to get overly emotional and make it too big a thing and get sidetracked from the main objective," Doris said of the legendary trio's home swansong.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2025
While talking to Schwartz, it’s hard not to get sidetracked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2024
“Tyranny can return but there’s no forever in tyranny so long as we don’t stop resisting even if it’s an uphill battle or we get sidetracked by disinformation.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2023
She thought about following them but didn’t want to get sidetracked.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
