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Meanings of diversionary tactic in English

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Usage of diversionary tactic in English
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But Mr Kua said he saw Mr Marape's claim as a diversionary tactic.
Radio NZ
2
Coster said his comments were absolutely not intended to be a diversionary tactic.
Radio NZ
3
It had the feel of a diversionary tactic, making excuses for Everton's underachievement.
The Guardian
4
Was this a diversionary tactic to take the heat off the boy himself?
Evan and elle
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To reduce this debate to fumbling in a greasy till is a diversionary tactic.
The Irish Times
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To avoid losing face, she would require a diversionary tactic.
Reuters
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In the worst light, Cleopatra's was a diversionary tactic.
Cleopatra: a life
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She appeared to be sick, which could either be genuine, or a classic diversionary tactic.
Consent to kill: a thriller
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Or was this a diversionary tactic of unspeakable evil?
The Guardian
10
Lib Dem conference planners had one other diversionary tactic to deflect the wrath of Fleet Street.
The Guardian
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The question was merely a diversionary tactic.
The devil's closet
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It is a classic defensive and diversionary tactic when an administration is under pressure from the masses.
The Irish Times
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He smiles, clearly noting my diversionary tactic.
Dirty Rowdy Thing
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For starters, in a diversionary tactic he helpfully pointed out that it not his job to prosecute fraud.
Reuters
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Maybe it was a diversionary tactic.
Radio NZ
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His mind raced ahead to the obvious conclusion: Faith had set fire to the stables as a diversionary tactic.
Faith
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