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Tensions between the Pacific's partners should not detract from island priorities on renewable energy, drug crime, food security and climate change, he urged.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 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

The panoramic view and shifting of perspectives broaden the book’s interest but detract from its focus.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026

Sadly, this fear was shared by some of their own constituents and supporters who believed that the union of both would weaken or detract from the strength of each movement.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

So that people can understand why the drivers have been upset this year, what is it about these hybrid engines, and the need to recharge the batteries, that detracts from the best drivers' abilities?

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Opting out of that challenge detracts from the drama and prevents fans from seeing the best performers in action.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2025

And when you’re with other people, pocket the phone: Even its mere presence diverts attention and detracts from enjoyment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2025

Do you think this enhances or detracts from your work?

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 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

The attention on Andrew has detracted from Charles’s proudest achievements and initiatives.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

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

From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026

Sony also maintained that budget cuts within CBS had detracted from the network’s efforts to support the two shows.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2025

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

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

At the moment there are too many factors detracting from their experience.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2023

In high-class cooking, soups are cleared with chopped raw meat or chicken, which adds to, instead of detracting from the richness of the soup.

From The Century Cook Book by Mary Ronald