Example Sentences

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Amid the outbreak of COVID-19, however, staying above that threshold has proven to be a unique challenge.Social distancing and self-isolation have sidetracked CHLA’s normal donation plan.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2020

Injuries have sidetracked Love the past few seasons, but the 31-year-old feels physically refreshed and is committed to showing his young teammates what it takes.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2019

Less than ideal locations have sidetracked several, even if they are just a few blocks from a hot area.

From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2016

She was faced with an uphill battle in Wisconsin, as a series of brutal headlines have sidetracked the Trump campaign and perhaps irrevocably hamstrung the GOP front-runner as he enters tomorrow’s primary there.

From MSNBC • Apr. 4, 2016

In some way they have sidetracked our agent.

From Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane by Rockwood, Roy