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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
diverge .
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Examples
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While The Wizard of Oz film may have cut away the most from its source material, Kubrick's version of The Shining probably diverges from the author's intent the most from the five films listed.
Archive 2010-03-01 2010
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Textualism only leads to “absurd” results insofar as obvious legislative intent diverges from the actual text of the legislation.
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In its discussion of America's death penalty, Peculiar Institution diverges from the familiar cultural script that shapes most of our conversation.
Death Penalty A 'Strange Social Fact' Requiring An 'Explanation': David Garland's New Book 'Peculiar Institution' harvardpress.typepad.com 2010
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While The Wizard of Oz film may have cut away the most from its source material, Kubrick's version of The Shining probably diverges from the author's intent the most from the five films listed.
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In its discussion of America's death penalty, Peculiar Institution diverges from the familiar cultural script that shapes most of our conversation.
Death Penalty A 'Strange Social Fact' Requiring An 'Explanation': David Garland's New Book 'Peculiar Institution' harvardpress.typepad.com 2010
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In its discussion of America's death penalty, Peculiar Institution diverges from the familiar cultural script that shapes most of our conversation.
Death Penalty A 'Strange Social Fact' Requiring An 'Explanation': David Garland's New Book 'Peculiar Institution' harvardpress.typepad.com 2010
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Every time I do something that diverges from the "big bad warlord" archetype, it helps reinforce the fact that this character has his positive attributes, that he's not just a villain.
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Yes, it diverges from the original series -- and the film explains why -- but even so, the core essence of the world and the characters remains.
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I love the series (thought it was one of the best cartoons in the last few years) but unless this diverges from the show to bring something new then it'll be utterly formulaic and just a retread of its predecessor.
New Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s THE LAST AIRBENDER – Collider.com 2010
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The Christian ideal more and more diverges from the teachings of Christ.
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