diversion
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If they can’t, they may be sent to a state mental hospital or they could be eligible for a mental health diversion that generally involves a two-year treatment regimen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
But Kaye said roughly four out of five people complete the diversion program, and he celebrates with them when they do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
They say the country has benefited from both long-term production shifts under the China+1 strategy and near-term trade diversion away from China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 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
“I want diversion, and I have done with men and women. Play.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
Humphreys asked the public to pay attention to signs and follow diversions.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
NJ Transit warned passengers to expect schedule changes and diversions up to four hours before kickoff and three hours after the match.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Backups and diversions have affected residents, commuters and even emergency vehicles, county officials said, as well as created pedestrian safety concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
While much of the album feels appropriately bittersweet, McCartney finds plenty of time for whimsical diversions.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
Reducing diversions even to 10 percent of total production, he calculated, would require a force of tens of thousands of inspectors fanned out across Russia’s vast territory.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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