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Recent Examples of sidetrack
Covid sidetracked those plans and Hamilton dropped on Disney+ in July 2020 to great viewership success and ultimately two Emmy wins in a 12 nom count, including Outstanding Variety Special.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
The moon’s clash with Mars threatens to sidetrack you.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
This can sidetrack the ethical development required for true happiness.
—Ross Channing Reed, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2025
In any case, with Guadagnino now sidetracked by other projects — including the Amazon sci-fi flick Artificial — there may be just enough time for Schwarzenegger to prove himself and come back Psycho-ready.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
The moon’s clash with Mars threatens to sidetrack you.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
This can sidetrack the ethical development required for true happiness.
—Ross Channing Reed, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2025
In any case, with Guadagnino now sidetracked by other projects — including the Amazon sci-fi flick Artificial — there may be just enough time for Schwarzenegger to prove himself and come back Psycho-ready.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidetrack
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Boko Haram has targeted Christians and churches, as well as Muslims whose beliefs deviate from those of the group.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Flightradar24 said air traffic control audio and flight tracking showed that the Southwest plane was forced to deviate from its course to avoid the Eurocopter helicopter that was passing in front of it in the Cleveland incident.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Today’s agreement, struck on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea, averts another escalation of tensions between the world’s two great powers.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
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In Congress, lawmakers from both parties have introduced measures to avert future disruptions.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Following the crash, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook that the westbound lane of I-10 near the 534-mile marker was closed and that traffic was being diverted.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The flight was diverted to Boston Logan International Airport, and Usiripalli was taken into custody.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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As Hellebuyck scrambled to get back into position, the puck appeared to deflect off the goalie’s skate and into the net.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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In his first comments since, Barmore, who declined to speak after the game, deflected Wednesday when asked what led to his apparent benching.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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If Pittman had brought her car to Dutch’s Auto Service, employees would have redirected her to the dealership for repairs, Mortensen said.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Without accurate data, there is no way to see what is working and what needs to be redirected to have the biggest effect.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The buttery-soft fabric is lightweight and stretchy enough to move with you while still retaining its shape over time.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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On top of that responsibility and stress, he was frustrated with the Blazers’ losing and his role moving forward.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Witnesses reported the robotaxi failed to break or swerve, pinning the beloved cat to the curb.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Witnesses told investigators that Bouchard and Vondersmith appeared to be racing when Vondersmith swerved his pickup truck into Bouchard’s motorcycle, knocking the motorcyclist into a guardrail.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
29 Oct. 2025
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Marcus is all about new beginnings and is shifting his energy to his DJ career and social life, but will need to learn if his fresh perspective and newfound career ambitions will strengthen his relationship or strain it.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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When states eliminate religious, philosophical and other nonmedical vaccine exemptions, childhood vaccination rates increase – without parents simply shifting to medical exemptions.—
Anthony Bald,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Sidetrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidetrack. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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