divert
Example Sentences
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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
“We worry that a Phase 3 trial could divert resources from lower-risk programs while at the same time co-opting the broader investment narrative,” Schmidt wrote.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
And don’t forget the Justice Department indictment this year of a technology executive and associates allegedly running a sophisticated operation to divert high-end chips to China.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
In contrast to Abuela’s opulent church, this iglesia was plain, with nothing to divert attention from the service.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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