sidetrack

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2023

“Don’t let short-term volatility sidetrack your goal and strategy to achieve long-term gains,” Burley said.

From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2022

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

She didn’t want the movement to be distracted by any issues that could interfere with or sidetrack the mission.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling