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Recent Examples of sidetrack
There will be times when you will get sidetracked, and other work obligations may feel more pressing—but don’t lose sight of the mission and passion to start this new ERG.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
But in August 2024, it got sidetracked—A23a became trapped in a spinning ocean vortex near the South Orkney Islands.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
This is a surefire strategy that keeps you from getting sidetracked.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Similarly, generative AI has the power to sidetrack us but can also supercharge productivity when used intentionally.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
But in August 2024, it got sidetracked—A23a became trapped in a spinning ocean vortex near the South Orkney Islands.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
This is a surefire strategy that keeps you from getting sidetracked.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Similarly, generative AI has the power to sidetrack us but can also supercharge productivity when used intentionally.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidetrack
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Nordstrom isn’t expected to deviate too much from its existing strategy of driving in-store sales and the expansion of Nordstrom Rack — and beauty remains a bright spot.James Manso, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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Eggers doesn’t deviate too far from the plot of the 1922 film, but introduces the idea that Ellen had a role in summoning the creature from beyond the grave, and amplifies the psychic connection between the two.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Skinner worried that our reaction to environmental catastrophe would come too late to avert it.Debra Hendrickson, WIRED, 4 Jan. 2025
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Legislation passed via budget reconciliation, which would allow the Senate to avert the 60-vote threshold from the filibuster, would need consensus among House Republicans with their majority of 219 Republicans to 215 Democrats.Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 4 Jan. 2025
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For example, Trump vowed during the presidential campaign to deny Newsom federal money to fight wildfires unless the governor diverted more water to farms.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trump's comments highlight ongoing political battles over how the state allocates its water resources, with Republicans, like Trump, often arguing that too much water is being diverted for environmental protections rather than human and agricultural use.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Almost all evidence of our home’s existence is gone, save the growing text record of hundreds of messages of concern, condolences and offers to help — and my grateful responses, each one punctuated by jokes and deflecting.Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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The shape of the breeds' eyes, ears, paws and tails helps deflect cold temperatures, and many have a double coat, with water-resistant bristles giving way to longer, downy fur.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Those with influencer budgets can redirect some of these costs toward other marketing initiatives or technology to help streamline employee content creation.Bradley Keenan, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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For instance, a child climbing on a picnic table at the park might be redirected to some climbing equipment at a playground.Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
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The couple had just moved from their modest fixer-upper in Altadena’s Janes Village to their dream home in architect Gregory Ain’s Park Planned homes, when the Eaton fire roared to life.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The road was so clogged with panicked residents that traffic was barely moving, Ms. Horowitz said, and an emergency responder told everyone to abandon their vehicles and flee toward the beach on foot.Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Beasley often hangs in the weak-side corner as Cunningham swerves around screens.Fred Katz, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Early Wednesday morning, just hours after New Orleans had rung in 2025, authorities say Jabbar drove onto the sidewalk of Bourbon Street, swerving around barriers, to drive into a crowd of revelers.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Finally, business education must shift accordingly, embedding ecological literacy and social-impact analysis into the core curriculum.London Business School, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Carter’s retirement shifts the conversation in Springfield away from the backlash against him, though lawmakers have said the task remains to address transit funding and reform, including the proposal to consolidate agencies.Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Sidetrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidetrack. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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