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Digress

Definition

(formal) To start talking or thinking about something that is not relevant to the main subject; to deviate from the main point or topic.

Example Sentences

1The professor's tendency to digress made it difficult for students to follow the lecture's main argument.
2Did the author's decision to digress into personal anecdotes detract from the book's overall impact?
3Try not to digress from the topic during the debate; stay focused on the key issues.
4The politician's speech was criticized for digressing from the original agenda and failing to address the pressing concerns of the audience.
5There is a fine line between providing interesting background information and digressing into unnecessary details in academic writing.

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