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diversionary [Brit dɪˈvəːʃ(ə)n(ə)ri, Am dəˈvərʒəˌnɛri, daɪˈvərʒəˌnɛri] ADJ

diversionary tactic, attack, manoeuvre

diversionary argument, laughter

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The three-man committee devised a diversionary plan and a regrouping after a temporary retreat. en.wikipedia.org

Their ingenious and diversionary tactics gave the impression that their numbers were legion. en.wikipedia.org

Too early and the chances of success receded; too late and the real conflagration at the target would exceed the diversionary fires. en.wikipedia.org

In the first series, they merely used diversionary tactics, such as telling him that all guests must babysit their daughters. en.wikipedia.org

Its diversionary assault had proved highly effective and it was ordered to pull back. en.wikipedia.org

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