diverted

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The incident has prompted the closure of the westbound 210 lanes at Polk Street, with traffic diverted to State Route 118 as police investigate the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

An eight-year-old boy who was praised for calming a disruptive passenger to stop a holiday flight being diverted has been showered with gifts from around the country and even overseas.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

She said bureaucracy had to be reduced and savings had to be made, which could be diverted into education.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

With the Strait of Hormuz off limits, ships have been diverted to Oman and Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast with containers then shipped onwards overland.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Jam nodded and waited till her mother’s attention was diverted to Aloe before leaning in toward Redemption.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi