sidetrack

Example Sentences

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“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

The recount was launched back in April of this year and was originally expected to last 60 days, but has been routinely sidetracked by procedural changes, conspiracy theories, and political pushback.

From Salon

Some worried it could sidetrack efforts to vaccinate the roughly 85 million Americans who were eligible for shots but remained unvaccinated.

From Seattle Times

However, she decided to make a comeback to the tougher Olympic track, an effort that was sidetracked when she contracted COVID-19 and pneumonia last winter.

From Los Angeles Times

But Trump often got sidetracked from the day’s message, instead launching into grievance-filled rants.

From Washington Post