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divert

[dih-vurt, dahy-] / dɪˈvɜrt, daɪ- /




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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

The risk is that SpaceX and the coming IPO filing from OpenAI could divert even more attention away from Nvidia, as investors jockey for exposure to new AI names.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

It said this was not financially sustainable and would divert funds away from teaching, learning and student support.

From BBC • May 19, 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

Guilt consumes me, that I should live while all are lost That I could not divert the fated course.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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