diversion

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A Los Angeles judge on Monday granted the “Industry Baby” and “Old Town Road” singer’s motion for diversion, ordering the 26-year-old musician to enter a two-year mental health program, according to multiple outlets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Equities markets will be closed for the Good Friday holiday, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its all-important jobs report Friday, perhaps offering some diversion from Middle East headlines.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Heathrow's proposed £49bn expansion includes the creation of a third runway and would require a diversion of the M25, and a new road tunnel under the airport.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“Verifying the end uses and end users of products sold by companies like Super Micro remains a challenge, and diversion through Southeast Asian intermediaries continues to be a recurring issue.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

The films were a wonderful diversion, a vivid escape from the bleakness of prison life.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela