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
“I urged them to get it underway early. I didn’t want to delay and get sidetracked so I maybe influenced that bit,” the Des Moines Democrat said.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2023
It didn’t matter who thought of it as long as Ton-Ton didn’t get sidetracked.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
