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get in the way









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But new research suggests they may struggle with something humans do every day: staying focused on the task at hand when distractions get in the way.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

I want everyone to go out there and express themselves, have a wicked time... but ultimately I don't want anyone to get in the way of England!

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“I don’t want to do anything that will get in the way of that lead.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“We’re leading China, we’re leading everybody, and I don’t want to do anything that’s going to get in the way of that lead,” Trump told reporters.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

I’m ready to begin, but in the few days leading up to Christmas I allow work to get in the way.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak




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