divert
verb (used with object)
to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.
are diverting
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present progressiveof divert.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The bosses of the world's biggest companies are diverting vast sums into these tools, partly with the knowledge that they could save money on headcount.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Cargoes are diverting from Europe to Asia, where the shock from the Persian Gulf is most acute and traders can earn a premium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
In an unprecedented show of technological prowess, the rockets are diverting Outis from its current orbit in order to bring it into orbit around the Earth.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2023
International companies that had previously invested in China’s semiconductor industry are diverting their investments elsewhere.
From New York Times ● May 11, 2023
The right to vote under the Constitution can be reached only under a decision of the courts, and while waiting for that you are diverting the public mind from the true point at issue.
From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II by Elizabeth Cady Stanton
