divert
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Thirdly, Kovalenko says, there "is an attempt to divert attention from Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian territory and its own ability to defend its own territories, including Moscow".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
“This idea that we can steal … and divert water however we want with no consequences has got to end.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
On Monday, Musk's lawyers are expected to try to convince the jury that Microsoft, by investing in OpenAI in 2019, knew it was helping divert a nonprofit foundation from its original purpose.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
It is hitting personal computers and smartphones as memory makers divert production to more profitable AI-related products.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
“Meanwhile,” Hamlet said, “we must find a way to divert the king and your father so that none may suspect our secret deed. Our marriage, I mean.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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