Sentence examples for sidetracked for from inspiring English sources

"I got sidetracked for different reasons.

The Miami investigation was sidetracked for a time after N.C.A.A. enforcement staff improperly obtained information for its case from a criminal lawyer representing Shapiro.

The preparation of the risk assessment had been under way early in the George W. Bush administration but was sidetracked for several years while more scientific evidence about the chemical was assembled.

"You can be sidetracked for many reasons - there are a lot more press there, the TV is there, there are a lot more fans - there are a lot of reasons why you can be distracted so concentration is very important.

Birt's strategy of reform was, however, sidetracked for a while in February 1993 when he admitted that during his period as deputy director general he had not, in fact, been a member of the BBC staff.

But the reprieve will be short-lived for Mr. Gingrich, whose campaign of "ideas" has been largely sidetracked for days as he attempts to push back against the relentless barrage of attacks against him.

Just to sidetrack for a minute, I am reminded of the time, years ago, when the village of Coconut Grove in Miami was leafleted with news of an upcoming demonstration by members of the Ku Klux Klan; the neighborhood's weekly newspaper published a front page piece that said, What if the Ku Klux Klan Held a Rally and Nobody Showed Up? And, in fact, nobody did.

Britain urgently needs a debate on DNA retention as public discourse on the topic has been sidetracked by a "for it or against it" tone.

Until his own severe fall in 1953, which sidetracked his career for several years, Mr. Alexander reminded old-timers of Codona, who performed in the 20's and 30's.

Mr. Rodriguez began studying voice when he was 12 and had his debut at Carnegie Hall at age 17, but family responsibilities soon sidetracked his aspirations for a professional singing career.

That transparency protected him from the corrupt influences that sidetracked earlier administrations for so many years.