distract

Example Sentences

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The investigation revealed the controller, distracted by a third plane circling the airport, delayed clearing the SkyWest flight for takeoff and failed to monitor the runway and airspace adequately.

From Los Angeles Times

“Well, I did come in here with a purpose, not just to distract you all,” he adds, in a voice loud enough so everyone can hear.

From Literature

"You wouldn't be getting distracted as much if your friends were sitting beside you trying to show you something."

From BBC

“Cheater! I was distracted. You saw I was distracted. That is foul play.”

From Literature

But during the tour, she was too distracted by the progress on the crossing to dwell on the stress.

From Los Angeles Times