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Recent Examples of sidetrack
Stripe co-founder and president John Collison told CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin on Tuesday that the company isn’t yet aiming for an IPO, which would sidetrack its current product and business growth.
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
But a major knee injury sidetracked his football trajectory, so scouts are eager to hear what NFL team doctors say about his health.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Trump, meanwhile, has repeatedly gotten sidetracked, failing to tout the affordability proposals the White House signaled would form a central plank of his messaging heading toward November.
—Katy O'Donnell, Fortune, 2 Feb. 2026
The moon’s clash with Mars threatens to sidetrack you.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
But a major knee injury sidetracked his football trajectory, so scouts are eager to hear what NFL team doctors say about his health.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Trump, meanwhile, has repeatedly gotten sidetracked, failing to tout the affordability proposals the White House signaled would form a central plank of his messaging heading toward November.
—Katy O'Donnell, Fortune, 2 Feb. 2026
The moon’s clash with Mars threatens to sidetrack you.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidetrack
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There’s no reason to believe the Hawks will deviate from a plan yielding success in Game 1.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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That's because fridge doors are more likely to deviate from ideal refrigerator temperatures than the interior of the fridge.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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Three Mile Island meltdown averted by technology developed at Jamestown.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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On Friday afternoon, the workers’ union, Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union, and the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations, which represents NYC apartment-building owners, reached an agreement that would avert a strike before the April 20 deadline.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
17 Apr. 2026
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Over fears that The Glen would divert restaurants and businesses away from the downtown area, trustees moved to require developers to put money into an account that would provide future loans to business owners looking to open up new storefronts in downtown Glenview.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Becerra’s top aide, Sean McCluskie, plead guilty in November to diverting $225,000 from Becerra’s dormant campaign funds and using the money to inflate his salary.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Martone deflected a point shot from Matvei Michkov, the 21-year-old Russian who navigated an uneven first half of the season only to heat up as the games heightened in importance down the stretch.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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McTavish deflected a shot by Mikael Granlund for his second goal of the night and his 17th of the season.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Those living in encampments can be redirected to areas in which schools and businesses are not within close proximity and won’t be subjected to arrest or citation.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Consumers are advised to remain cautious when browsing online, with Sunday's office adding that clicking pop-up ads or banner promotions on legitimate sites can redirect users to third-party sellers that lack protections or guarantees.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The draft pick was top-10 protected in 2026, and with the Panthers owning the eighth-worst record in the NHL this season, the worst that pick can be after the draft lottery is 10th, as a maximum of two teams can potentially move up past the Panthers in that lottery.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Homeowner Maha Amin moved three dozen sandbags from the trunk of her car to her driveway Thursday, bracing for more flooding in Des Plaines.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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While driving the five miles home, she was recorded tailgating other vehicles, swerving off the road and crossing over into the on-coming lane, according to the Daily Mail.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Officials said Sepulveda-Rivera, who was charged with homicide by vehicle, DUI, involuntary manslaughter and other counts, did not have a valid driver's license and was seen swerving before the crash.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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It will be updated daily throughout the playoffs, as the odds to win each series will shift with results.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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To combat that and shift things in the other direction, the Hornets intend on tackling the problem in various ways over the summer.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Sidetrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidetrack. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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