diversion
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In one email, he all but admitted the scholarships to young women were a diversion.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
The closure caused long tailbacks during the morning rush hour with diversion routes becoming congested.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Among the consequences of a yearslong blockade and military presence in the Middle East is the diversion of resources from Europe and Asia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
In other words, although they enable pilots to see storm cells on their screens from a relatively short distance away, and request a diversion, they do not allow for detailed long-distance planning.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
“I am afraid those sword-wielding thespians will be here any moment. Can you create some sort of diversion? It may buy us the time we need to escape.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
But if you’re looking for joy online, we have diversions to help make this day fulfilling.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Banks said there was a drop in takings at all the restaurants due to the street closure and diversions.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
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
Brent crude traded at $91.62 a barrel as Gulf oil exports ran at roughly half their prewar rate, with workarounds including pipeline diversions and shuttle ships coming under increasing pressure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
I would gaze stony-faced into the distance, beyond such adolescent diversions.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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