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
“He had the ambition and the drive to do something great and not get sidetracked or settle for less,” says Campbell.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2025
It’s worth reflecting that there is more to governing than legislating, and even powerful governments can get sidetracked.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2024
But in DeBoer’s world, forging that mindset in spring is a key building block to what he hopes will be a fall and winter in which the lofty expectations for Washington don’t get sidetracked.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 3, 2023
She thought about following them but didn’t want to get sidetracked.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
