get sidetracked
Example Sentences
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But Ravichandran sees a chance that satellite companies get sidetracked and develop products aimed at deep-pocketed defense customers at the expense of other opportunities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
While talking to Schwartz, it’s hard not to get sidetracked.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024
It’s worth reflecting that there is more to governing than legislating, and even powerful governments can get sidetracked.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024
“Tyranny can return but there’s no forever in tyranny so long as we don’t stop resisting even if it’s an uphill battle or we get sidetracked by disinformation.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2023
I let the sass slide because I was making a point and didn’t want to get sidetracked.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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