divert
Example Sentences
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And she opposed the $2.6-billion upgrade of the Convention Center, saying it would divert funds away from core city services.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Authorities are making plans to divert any leaked chemical away from storm drains and the Pacific Ocean.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 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
The consultants charged him the fee as part of the scheme to divert money to McCluskie, prosecutors allege.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The noise was unbelievable, yet I seemed to be the only person who heard it, who couldn’t divert her attention from the rustle of turning pages and the scratch of pencils on paper.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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