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Recent Examples of sidetrack
Some unnecessary, overlong scenes do drag, allowing the audience to get sidetracked.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 May 2026
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.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Three consecutive presidencies have been sidetracked by immigration-policy overreach.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
The moon’s clash with Mars threatens to sidetrack you.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 May 2026
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.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Three consecutive presidencies have been sidetracked by immigration-policy overreach.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 7 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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The final point is that markets often deviate from rewarding the long-term drivers of stock performance, like valuation and quality, which makes sticking with a winning formula very difficult.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The one state that deviated from this was Kentucky, which chose red velvet as its favorite cake.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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This work, backed by The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, aims to elevate early childhood development to a global priority, emphasizing that preventing the loss of vital connections in youth can avert the need for healing later in life.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Prosecutors described the case as the largest pandemic fraud scheme in the country, saying Bock diverted tens of millions in federal money intended to feed hungry children.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The plane had taken off from Mexico's San Jose del Cabo on Tuesday evening and was bound for Austin before diverting to Laredo, according to tracking data.—
Jessica Gorman,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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The 20-yard screamer deflected off keeper Luca Zidane’s fingertips and bulged the back of the net.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Firms that deflect or offer guarantees that sound too clean are often the wrong fit, particularly for high-net-worth clients who cannot afford a second remediation campaign to clean up the first.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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For executives, founders, and high-net-worth individuals, a single damaging search result can redirect deal flow, board appointments, and personal opportunities for years.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Deadheading redirects the plant’s energy into producing more blooms.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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The pair moved to the parking lot, where several others became involved.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Drivers need to brake firmly and stay in the lane instead of swerving.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The elegant staging tries to compensate, but the performers have to rely a little too heavily on their own charms to make up the difference in a play that swerves unexpectedly at the end into a cutesy fairy tale.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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At this World Cup, Team Melli has been subjected to shifting travel restrictions and uncertainty unlike the other 47 teams, spending the tournament commuting between Southern California and its base in Tijuana.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Quiet environments act as a physiological brake, allowing the body to shift into a restorative mode.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Sidetrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidetrack. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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