Example Sentences

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But he noted the indexes have diverged for periods of time before, in both directions, but have always evened out over time.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

In contrast, the three modern subspecies appear to have diverged much later, around 6,000 years ago.

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2026

While the Fed hasn’t followed this or other formulas mechanically, its policy decisions in recent months have diverged notably from what the Taylor Rule would prescribe.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

His views on how to advance the state of AI have diverged from Meta’s in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

The ways in which domesticated animals have diverged from their wild ancestors include the following.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond