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

Diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II are at a standstill with US mediation efforts diverted by the outbreak of the Middle East war in February.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

A few doors along, Emma Gilchrist - who runs convenience shop The Store - said she feared "massive supply issues" due to lorries being diverted which would affect the community.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Huge re-sources are diverted as a result: California, where prisons are already at double capacity, must build a new prison every year to keep up with the flood of new inmates.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover