distract
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"Ukrainians continue to fight with huge courage and nothing will distract us from continuing to stand with them for as long as it takes to secure peace," Healey said in a statement.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
To be sure, a lot has been happening that could distract people from their tax returns.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Sometimes the blustery weather can distract play, as a takeaway food bag blowing onto the main stadium court during Grigor Dimitrov’s first-round victory against Terence Atmane did on Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026
Museum labels may distract as much as they inform.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
To distract herself from Nava’s glare, Anya studied the food.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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