sidetracked

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The U.S. economy got sidetracked in February by tariff-related price increases, sluggish sales and the previous month’s Winter Storm Fern, but top executives were also more optimistic that business will improve later in the year.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

A third said they migrated to the U.S. to further their education but got sidetracked as business opportunities arose, and 20% said they had hoped to achieve the American dream through work opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

It’s a shame he got sidetracked into action-hero franchises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

It’s worth reflecting that there is more to governing than legislating, and even powerful governments can get sidetracked.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

His mind, temporarily sidetracked, oiled itself and ticked and turned and woke up, functioning.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara