diversion
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Amid ongoing instability, any new natural-uranium reactor would risk radioactive hazards or diversion of material into the wrong hands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
For your enjoyment and diversion, my colleagues suggest:
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
While France has built a series of reservoirs and diversion channels along its portion of the Rhine to manage the flows, on the German side the river runs freely and is highly dependent on rainfall.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Nathan Hochman announced he would reduce 16 felony eavesdropping counts against Officer Daniel Flores to misdemeanors, and that the case would likely resolve in court through a diversion agreement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
“I want diversion, and I have done with men and women. Play.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
The section of the M9 from Junction 3 to Junction 4 northbound and southbound remains closed with local diversions in place.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Humphreys asked the public to pay attention to signs and follow diversions.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
“The diversions and new trade routes established during the conflict will likely leave the supply chain even more flexible and diversified than before.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 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
On Saturday evenings the farm got together for a common meal and diversions.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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