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Recent Examples of sidetrack
Bobby Miller, a playoff starter as a rookie for the Dodgers last year, had his season sidetracked by a shoulder injury, then gave up five runs in his return to the rotation Wednesday.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
What follows is a mockumentary about their efforts to make the album and the distinctly American pastimes that sidetrack them along the way, from McDonald’s runs to hanging out in grocery-store parking lots.
—Chris Stanton, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
In recent weeks, his campaign has been sidetracked by drama after his wife accused him of having an affair.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
But the rotation to smaller-cap stocks was sidetracked in early August.
—U.s. Bank Wealth Management Contributor, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
What follows is a mockumentary about their efforts to make the album and the distinctly American pastimes that sidetrack them along the way, from McDonald’s runs to hanging out in grocery-store parking lots.
—Chris Stanton, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
In recent weeks, his campaign has been sidetracked by drama after his wife accused him of having an affair.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
But the rotation to smaller-cap stocks was sidetracked in early August.
—U.s. Bank Wealth Management Contributor, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Zoom out: President-elect Donald Trump is expected to deviate from the robust federal support of climate tech seen over the last four years, and the prospect of the Trump administration freezing or closing programs has some investors looking to compensate.Natalie Breymeyer, Axios, 7 Dec. 2024
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Related Stories High import duties and technical regulations that deviate from international standards have impeded further growth.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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Some experts suggested that conducting those checks earlier could have helped avert scandals that have engulfed nominees such as Hegseth — and forced his first pick for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, (R-Fla.), to withdraw. Also facing a tough lift?Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed confidence last week that a tariff war could be averted after a phone call with Trump.Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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According to Doggett, air traffic controllers have reported more than 50 incidents involving private planes that were diverted and could have ended up on a collision course with a commercial airplane.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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There has been no official statement about what type of force the passenger attempted to use to divert the aircraft and where the passenger had attempted to take the plane once assuming control.Sean Neumann, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Pacioretty got his second deflecting Conor Timmins’ point shot bringing his season total to four.Omar White, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Reilly deflected when asked about appearing in the spinoff by USA TODAY in October.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Transportation officials have been studying road usage fees (pay per mile) and other ideas, but King suggests redirecting a percentage of vehicle sales taxes into the transportation preservation and maintenance account.Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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The common factor in most attacks is redirecting the target using phishing tactics to land them on a legitimate-looking site where they will be asked to login.Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The team’s pattern of drafting college hitters who should move quickly says that that is not their mindset, so go spend some of Arte’s money.Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Staple explained his goal for the partnership is to continue moving fashion into the future and to utilize technologies to improve the customer experience.Layla Ilchi, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Prince William and Prince Harry will both participate in an award honoring their mother's legacy but one day apart—swerving any awkward overlap.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Since the advent of e-scooters, who among us has not seen a rider hugging the shoulder or swerving through traffic, headphones on, one hand on the phone?Michelle Weinberg, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps the company has shifted its mission, adopted new policies, or its leadership style has changed in a way that feels at odds with your own principles.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Over the decades, tote bags have evolved from practical workhorses into cultural currency, adapting to reflect the shifting identities of their carriers.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Sidetrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidetrack. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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