diversionary
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of diversionary
Example Sentences
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But European consumer association Foodwatch accused multinationals of focusing on thresholds as a "diversionary tactic".
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026
“The demonstrators became unruly and as a result less lethal noise flash diversionary devices were deployed to allow law enforcement to exit the scene as safely as possible,” O’Keefe said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
Though German military leaders had been expecting an invasion, they believed the initial attacks were only a diversionary tactic.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2024
She touted the benefits of a diversionary program for first time, nonviolent offenders that Harris implemented as the district attorney in San Francisco.
From Slate ● May 24, 2024
Tonight, when it was dark, Fangburn would step up the attack on the gatehouse wall as a diversionary measure.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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