diverted

Example Sentences

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Some global sea traffic was diverted from the Red Sea route following the November 2023 hijacking by Houthi rebels of a British-owned vehicle carrier, the Galaxy Leader, near Yemen.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

There was some anger here when people learned the Hondius was being diverted to their island.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Treasury contends that Maarij arranged for oil to be diverted to an Iraqi businessman, Salim Ahmed Said, who was sanctioned by the U.S. last year for smuggling Iranian oil blended with Iraqi oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

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

But Matty was not going to be diverted by reminders of the schoolteacher’s pretty daughter.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry