diversion
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The gatherings were family events meant for diversion, Paul said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Three bus stops between Castle Street and Frederick Street will also remain closed to reduce congestion, but bus services will run along Princes Street, rather than the current diversion along George Street.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Texas Instruments said it “strongly opposes the use of our chips in Russian and Iranian military equipment and the illicit diversion of our products to Russia and Iran.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
For your enjoyment and diversion, my colleagues suggest:
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
No matter where they looked, it was great—an interruption of school routine, a diversion in the deadly order of the day.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
But if you’re looking for joy online, we have diversions to help make this day fulfilling.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
The result is that unplanned diversions often happen late in flight, which is likely to mean burning more fuel.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The authorities had to close Greek airspace for hours, causing chaos, with a chain of cancellations and diversions to neighbouring countries.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
“We don’t bring any material aid,” said Sandra Rodríguez, part of a volunteer group that organizes clown shows and other diversions, speaking at a golf course that has become an official homeless encampment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Since Mohammed’s death, Mahmoud had been impatient, irritable, and so the kids had tried to find diversions outside their grieving home.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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