diversion
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EasyJet apologised "for the inconvenience caused by the diversion and delay in disembarking" its flight which was diverted to Stansted.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Patel was held in jail from the crash in January 2023 until he was granted entry into the mental health diversion program in August 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 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
Taiwanese authorities escalated a probe into the unauthorized diversion of advanced artificial-intelligence servers made by Super Micro Computer, as part of efforts to crack down on the alleged smuggling of Nvidia chips to China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Yet even with the diversion of a young lady and her family, he still is homesick.
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
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
Outside, the streets of Islamabad are flooded with armed security personnel in military fatigues, traffic diversions and police checkpoints.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
During the day, Cleopatra arranged all kinds of activities and diversions meant to keep Mark Antony amused, and she never left his side for a moment.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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