distraction
Example Sentences
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Fans will come for the sun, the hot dogs, the fun of cheering on someone they know or enjoying a moment of distraction at Los Angeles’ most sacred stadium.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
While fintech companies pitch these platforms as cutting-edge, Sudit argues the hype is a distraction from the underlying danger.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Win or lose at Wembley, Chelsea had already been close to making a decision on Liam Rosenior's replacement - and keen to avoid creating a distraction for players and staff involved in the showpiece occasion.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Cumming called the focus on the AI image a distraction.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
It would be the perfect distraction while I snuck off to check the mail.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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