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Just how much this will sidetrack momentum — especially in the United States where there’s congressional action to cut emissions of heat-trapping gas — depends on how long the rift extends, experts said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2022

Trade experts say countries won’t put their best offers forward if they think Congress will sidetrack the president’s agreements.

From Time • May 12, 2015

In a few weeks he will sidetrack great numbers of troops to reap the July grain harvest if he wants his soldiers to have enough to eat this autumn.

From Time Magazine Archive