distract
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Inside an intimate pub, however, filling out the scene with empty tables could distract from the hurried, nervous nature of the filmmaker’s original intent.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
“I was looking forward to giving a talk about humility and gratitude, but I don’t want my presence to distract from the day’s festivities.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Once the earnings onslaught fades, though, there will be little else to distract investors from the long-term damage the conflict has wreaked on the global oil market.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
When AI is described as if it has intentions, it can distract from the humans behind it.
From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026
Cherish’s mom must have packed them in her bag, maybe to distract Cherish from thumb-sucking.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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