diversionary
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of diversionary
Example Sentences
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But, because hands and uncooked fresh produce are often rich in a diverse variety of germs, tea towels are prone to picking up the bacteria they come into contact with.
From Salon • Jun. 29, 2023
This year’s selection represents a diverse variety of composers, performers and artists hitting their stride with work that resonates with the right now.
From Washington Post • Jan. 22, 2022
"For the rest of the year, all three theatres will be doing very different things, making a really broad, diverse variety of work," Hastie said.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2021
The bar is filled with a diverse variety of aliens, humanoid and non-humanoid, engaging in both revelry and the clandestine discussion of activities prohibited by the Galactic Empire.
From Slate • Oct. 13, 2020
“And the people who were recruited were either college students or patients at a clinic. We’re now able to look at a much more diverse variety of mental health experiences.”
From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2020
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