distract
Example Sentences
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But two agents—Claudius and its overseeing “CEO” bot, Seymour Cash—became a case study in how inadequate and easily distracted this software can be.
Reuven Morrison, reportedly a 62-year-old businessman who migrated from the Soviet Union in the 1970s, has been praised for trying to distract the gunmen.
From Barron's
He finds video distracting for any call with more than a couple other participants.
At one point, she even compares herself to a "pilot flying a plane", needing to project an air of steady confidence to distract the passengers from focusing on potential dangers that may be lurking unseen.
From BBC
Maybe there needs to be additional meetings and reminders for those running on sidewalks or crossing streets to be cautious and to reinforce following traffic rules while being on the lookout for distracted drivers.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
