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
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
Lines between Bristol Parkway and Swindon, and Westbury and Taunton are blocked by flooding, and trains are running on a diversionary route.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2023
A small diversionary force feinted northward toward Bursa.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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