distraction
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The sounds that invaded his New York City apartment—construction, idling trucks, car alarms—drove him to distraction.
Nevertheless, I was desperate for a good distraction.
From Los Angeles Times
The news-reading public used spirit gossip, spirit cartoons, and spirit love stories as distractions from the realization that there seemed to be no peaceful way forward on the increasingly heated issue of slavery’s expansion.
From Literature
"I believe now is the right moment for the Forum to continue its important work without distractions," he said.
From BBC
"After today's decision, justice must, without distraction, investigate the involvement of third parties in felony offenses," said Zacharias Kesses, a lawyer for victims of the Predator affair.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
