distracted
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“But it’s also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties.”
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
In white, Virgil van Dijk is distracted by Dembele's unusual position.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
But he’s wary of getting distracted from other areas of his business.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
For a team with everything to play for, the Kings looked distracted and disinterested.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
The wolf must have taken it while Jack was distracted.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
Vocabulary lists containing distracted
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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Because of Winn-Dixie
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Out of the Dust
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