diversion
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Premium demand was a standout story for Delta, while Korean Air’s 2Q passenger yields grew with the surge in Middle East traffic diversion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The Commerce Department cited “the U.A.E.’s commitment to preventing the diversion and misuse of sensitive U.S. technology” in a statement on the change.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Pine said the matter has been assigned for a City Attorney hearing, a pre-filing diversion that is an alternative to misdemeanor prosecution.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Davies said other factors included drivers relying on car sat-navs, unsuitable diversion routes and, in some cases, motorists deciding to "take a chance".
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
“You can and must have pleasure and diversion, only I beg you, do not seek it in people of that kind. Your whole future depends on it.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
A spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed the road was closed in both directions and diversions are in place.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Backups and diversions have affected residents, commuters and even emergency vehicles, county officials said, as well as created pedestrian safety concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
While much of the album feels appropriately bittersweet, McCartney finds plenty of time for whimsical diversions.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
As for reliable, timely detection of military diversions, forget it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
They had worked hard to eradicate customs that had begun to corrupt their society, banning even seemingly benign diversions such as a gaming machine, a simple gambling device that spit out candy to its winners.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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