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distracts



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Ultimately, the fixation on Hasan Piker distracts from more substantive issues.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

He added speculation about Sr Keir's leadership and constant rumours about who might replace him "distracts and detracts" from the job Labour MPs were trying to do.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Janice Hahn, a Los Angeles County supervisor, said having Wasserman “represent us on the world stage distracts focus from our athletes and the enormous effort needed to prepare for 2028.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

“Having him represent us on the world stage distracts focus from our athletes and the enormous effort needed to prepare for 2028.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Only thing that distracts me a little bit are the Uno cards Jay pulls out after dinner.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas



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