sidetrack

Example Sentences

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When Devi tries to sidetrack Dr. Ryan, she pivots the conversation.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2023

Not wanting to sidetrack his team, the president resumed playing cards until shortly before 3:30 p.m., when Panetta announced that the helicopters were nearing the compound.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2023

Georgieva told a conference in Washington that policymakers should adopt targeted measures to alleviate rising food and fuel prices, while avoiding steps that could fuel inflation or sidetrack monetary policy.

From Reuters • Nov. 10, 2022

Just how much this will sidetrack momentum — especially in the United States where there’s congressional action to cut emissions of heat-trapping gas — depends on how long the rift extends, experts said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2022

I led my army northward, rarely having to sidetrack; the emperor himself sent the enemies I was hunting chasing after me.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston