diversionary
Origin of diversionary
Examples from the Web for diversionary
Contemporary Examples of diversionary
Last week, the trial took a diversionary turn of another kind courtesy of an event outside the courtroom.
In each case, the Justice Department used a diversionary tactic to contain the damage and to distract the public from the truth.
This is a charge that would typically be resolved with a diversionary program.
Sovereign Citizens Are a Sometimes Violent Fringe Group Rejecting All GovernmentWinston Ross
December 30, 2012
“He responds to serious criticism by a biting wisecrack or diversionary personal attack,” Evans added.
He responds to serious criticism by a biting wisecrack or diversionary personal attack.
Historical Examples of diversionary
On the other hand, this raid was, and would be, basically a diversionary tactic.
Anything You Can Do ...Gordon Randall Garrett
Without the benefit of a diversionary assault, two columns advanced simultaneously upon the right flank of the fort.
Fort Sumter National Monument, South CarolinaFrank Barnes
Diversionary measures in this particular case were not difficult to evolve.
The Blocking of ZeebruggeAlfred F. B. Carpenter
The diversionary measures actually undertaken will be described presently.
The Blocking of ZeebruggeAlfred F. B. Carpenter
"I'm going to try a diversionary tactic," Gunderson said on untappable tight-beam.
Postmark GanymedeRobert Silverberg