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It would detract from a key virtue of Eurobonds in a country’s financing mix: simplicity, for issuers and for investors.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

A more Zen note was struck by a man named Peter, visiting from California, who does not like Trump but refused to let the president’s whims detract from his D.C. tour.

From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2026

"So yes, we are close allies, we do disagree on things, but that doesn't detract from the value that both sides get from this relationship and have done over many decades," she said.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026

Investors want to make sure that ServiceNow’s recent acquisitions don’t detract from its focus on organic growth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

“Nice of you to turn up, Potter, although you have evidently decided that the wearing of school robes would detract from your appearance.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

He added speculation about Sr Keir's leadership and constant rumours about who might replace him "distracts and detracts" from the job Labour MPs were trying to do.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026

My total ignorance of military maneuvers in no way detracts from my enjoyment and in some ways enhances it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025

But he warned that even if India makes up for lost ground, “this kind of volatility is not good for the market on the whole. It detracts from the ambitious targets the government has set.”

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2024

That displacement makes it more challenging for service providers to locate the unsheltered person, address their needs and continue to build trust, which detracts from the goal of providing housing.

From Salon ● Jan. 27, 2024

As Turner states, the idea that the “performing arts” must always be performed onstage to be valid detracts from their use to develop and explore the emotional, cognitive, social development and human potential.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

The city’s price correction, along with a broader run-up in inventory in Texas, has detracted from Austin’s near-term appeal to builders, many of whom offer buyers incentives at the expense of their margins.

From Barron's ● May 31, 2026

They are annoyed that, for the second consecutive season, city issues have detracted from the hope and faith and joy that surrounds opening day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026

It certainly detracted from the attempted strong-man image projected by stubborn leaders.

From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026

Frazier’s natural skill as an “Entertainment Tonight” host helped smooth the transitions to Malkin’s stammering and distracting voice, but their worthless gushing detracted from the moment.

From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2026

The electric lights detracted, but when the sun rose the display would show at its best advantage.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

Mr. Gallo’s design for this is evocative, but a backdrop depicting a cityscape looms behind it, detracting from the play’s intimacy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026

But regardless of how that comeback ends, Vonn isn’t worried about it detracting from what she’s already accomplished.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025

Director Martin Scorsese has said he is "concerned" that immersive and 3D screenings risk detracting from the quality of films.

From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2024

The Golden Gate Bridge is a rare blend of form and function, a massive structure that somehow adds to nature’s beauty instead of detracting from it.

From New York Times ● Nov. 5, 2023

Without detracting from the merits of the stupendous undertaking, it must be remembered that the seaplane was escorted the whole way, and alighted several times en route.

From The Airship "Golden Hind" by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)