sidetrack

Example Sentences

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When Devi tries to sidetrack Dr. Ryan, she pivots the conversation.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2023

A chorus of economists, including Larry Summers, the former Treasury secretary, say the banking sector instability should not sidetrack the Fed in its inflation-fighting campaign.

From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2023

At least one powerful general tried to sidetrack it, Mr. Hammond told the Boston Globe in 1989, but he declined to name him.

From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2022

Georgieva told a conference in Washington that policymakers should adopt targeted measures to alleviate rising food and fuel prices, while avoiding steps that could fuel inflation or sidetrack monetary policy.

From Reuters • Nov. 10, 2022

She didn’t want the movement to be distracted by any issues that could interfere with or sidetrack the mission.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling