diversion
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Some commentators have also blamed the diversion of sugarcane to ethanol production for the shortage in a deficit year.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 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
While France has built a series of reservoirs and diversion channels along its portion of the Rhine to manage the flows, on the German side the river runs freely and is highly dependent on rainfall.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Raj will ring the front bell to create a diversion.
From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm
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
Boss buttons have been features of countless diversions since.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
The section of the M9 from Junction 3 to Junction 4 northbound and southbound remains closed with local diversions in place.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Footpaths remain open and diversions have been put in place while contractor Clancy carries out the work.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
I’ve had plenty of diversions during leave—but leave comes once a year.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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