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diverting

[dih-vur-ting, dahy-] / dɪˈvɜr tɪŋ, daɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
amusing
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A large number of police officers have been deployed in Glasgow and have been diverting the protesters away from the city centre.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I am pleased to report that we paid off our mortgage, continue to work and have pivoted to diverting some required minimum distributions and earnings to help pay our grandchild’s tuition.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Obiang's government has also been accused of corruption and diverting the country's oil revenues for the benefit of the elite, which it denies.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

A solution was found: Lebanon would first have to make a splashy gesture toward peace, diverting attention from Iran’s demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Worms filled the inside, diverting Matt with their wiggly bodies.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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