diversion
Example Sentences
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“With $59 million already committed and major diversion and rehabilitation works underway, we are moving decisively,” Alicia Bárcena, the country’s secretary of environment and natural resources, said in a written statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
If you don’t want to paint, watching Ross whisk landscape masterpieces into being within 30 minutes, exercising a sorcerer’s assuredness, is diversion enough.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
She supports “smart criminal justice reform that actually works,” including boosting diversion programs that dismiss charges for defendants who accept help for substance abuse and other issues, along with specialized drug and mental health courts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
For President Trump it will also be a chance to be seen on the world stage next to royalty and might be a welcome diversion from his own political battles.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
“Would it be possible for you to create some kind of diversion while I’m getting the tapestry? Could you keep the rats occupied, Basil?”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Vocabulary lists containing diversion
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