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We'll never know, but the sloppy implementation of vaccinations and the president's diverted focus on overturning the election results prevented him from getting any bounce.

But the fact that they have had to divert funds and resources for Ebola means their original objectives have been sidetracked.

Three planes have been forced to divert because of fights over reclining seats.

Next to you is a signal switch that will divert the train down a sidetrack or “spur.”

It was either cut pensions and benefits or lay off workers and divert money from schools and infrastructure.

We resolve to stay the course, even when storms try to divert us.

Hunter-Weston despite his heavy losses will be advancing to-morrow which should divert pressure from you.

Margaret tried to talk of other things, but was in too much discomfort to exert herself enough to divert his attention.

He is a man who takes life seriously, and whom nothing will divert from the road that leads to the goal.

"Ritchie can take excellent care of me," she continued, most anxious to divert his thoughts.

He had a deep-seeing eye, and he saw that she was boldly trying to divert his belief or suspicion.