distracted
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For example, Samsara’s cameras used in delivery trucks can help determine when a driver is distracted or drowsy, and deliver real-time alerts.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
"We can't be distracted. It's hard enough to be focused without being distracted."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“We can’t get distracted by other things,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
After his unexpected loss, he concludes that his opponent, who seemed distracted throughout the game, was likely cheating.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The friar apologizes: “In short, his mathematical experiments have distracted him so much from painting that he cannot abide the paintbrush.”
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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