diverted

Example Sentences

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The real Border Patrol agent thought that Alvarez-Gonzalez was also a federal officer, so he diverted from his deportation mission and “deconflicted” for safety reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 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

She and another person named in the federal charging documents allegedly diverted funds from a Fema contract to friends and relatives, who donated the money back to her campaign as purported personal contributions, prosecutors said.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 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

“I can’t be diverted with other work or inquiries,” I told him.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys