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
While talking to Schwartz, it’s hard not to get sidetracked.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024
It’s worth reflecting that there is more to governing than legislating, and even powerful governments can get sidetracked.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024
He can’t get sidetracked by unfollowing and scrubbing, then re-following and reposting Cardinals-related posts on Instagram.
From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2022
She thought about following them but didn’t want to get sidetracked.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack