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Sidetrack
"Sidetrack" in a Sentence (14 examples)
He tried to sidetrack the discussion.
This conversation is fascinating, but I don't want to sidetrack from our main purpose.
However there are still many points of contention, which could sidetrack a deal before a self-imposed January deadline.
Stay focused on the story; you keep getting lost in all of these little sidetracks.
"However, I am down a side-track. What I wanted to say to you is that you must not take Bolsover's little spirit circus too seriously."
It was just after 5 p.m.; would the non-stop "Capitals Limited" come up next? It was due in at 5.30 and other trains are often side-tracked in its favour.
Two westbound freights were in the vicinity and the operator was kept busy passing them radio messages with the latest information on the late running of the streamliners, to allow the enginemen to keep moving until the last possible minute before they had to sidetrack their trains to let the fast trains overtake.
Sorry I'm late. I got sidetracked helping my friend move some furniture.
The politician sidetracked the reporter with a story about duck hunting instead of a direct response to the question that was asked.
I hope you can sidetrack the teacher with questions so we don't have to take the exam.
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The project was sidetracked in favor of a more popular program.
He has sidetracked this debate for far too long.
Just to sidetrack a little bit from the subject I will explain my reasoning.
To sidetrack for a moment, let me commend this team for their outstanding efforts.
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