diverted
Example Sentences
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But much of that power is diverted to the national grid.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Sullivan talks positively about Kretinsky privately and is unhappy the recent process diverted attention away from the transfer window.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
To deal with the water shortages along the Colorado River, others have suggested policies that encourage farmers to grow less hay — which consumes nearly half of the water diverted from the river.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Some flights were diverted to other airports including London Stansted and Birmingham.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Restorative justice is sometimes used in Alameda County as an alternative to criminal court for juveniles accused of felonies, a process known as diversion because the accused is diverted away from criminal court.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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