distracted

Example Sentences

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In footage shared earlier this week, Woods told officers that he was briefly distracted by his phone before he clipped the trailer of a vehicle in front of him.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

At a recent all-hands meeting, the company’s head of applications, Fidji Simo, urged, “We cannot miss this moment because we are distracted by side quests.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

As long as Woodson isn’t distracted, Wise is fine with it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

The broader weakness and the Iran war may have distracted investors from just how bad things have gotten for the megacap market leaders.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Fellow lodgers at his New York City boardinghouse worried as the typically cheerful, young Fairbanks grew gloomy and distracted.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock