distraction
Example Sentences
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This “digital lock-in” forced more screen time and distraction into the classroom, he theorizes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
“He 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.”
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
City's Champions League exit means they have a week off before facing Arsenal, who have to deal with the distraction of their quarter-final second leg against Sporting.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
The deal with Puig is a distraction for Estée Lauder, though.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Daniel’s mother loved Zeke to distraction, but this was way after bedtime.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
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