distraction
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Ruger Chairman John Cosentino said the agreement provides stability and reduces expense and distraction, while also preserving the company’s independence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
He says there used to be a feeling inside professional football that doing anything else on the side was a "distraction".
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Warsh "is an outstanding nominee, and it is time for the Federal Reserve to move beyond this distraction and return its full attention to its mission," the senator said.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
Ashton said the "gold standard" would be for schools to only allow "brick" phones, which can be used to call or text but have very limited internet access, and are not a "distraction tool".
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
“She won’t be a distraction, Mom,” Jonah said.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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