detract

It would detract from a key virtue of Eurobonds in a country’s financing mix: simplicity, for issuers and for investors.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

Perhaps that explains her perfunctory, somewhat rote speech — which still didn’t detract from the joy of her win.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026

Should they detract from her advice, when maybe hearing “I have a good kid” could really help someone?

From Slate ● May 10, 2026

Sadly we lost 1-0 to an emerging Manchester City side but that result does not detract from the magic of the FA Cup - I can't wait to see what this weekend brings.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

And all of them just to detract attention away from me.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

Opting out of that challenge detracts from the drama and prevents fans from seeing the best performers in action.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2025

And when you’re with other people, pocket the phone: Even its mere presence diverts attention and detracts from enjoyment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2025

He said while the ABC has displayed some contrition - including through the public apology - their failure to investigate who leaked Lattouf's sacking to the media detracts from that.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2025

That displacement makes it more challenging for service providers to locate the unsheltered person, address their needs and continue to build trust, which detracts from the goal of providing housing.

From Salon ● Jan. 27, 2024

As he began talking, he read his audience a quotation from WHO: “MDR is too expensive to treat in poor countries; it detracts attention and resources from treating drug-susceptible disease.”

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

The city’s price correction, along with a broader run-up in inventory in Texas, has detracted from Austin’s near-term appeal to builders, many of whom offer buyers incentives at the expense of their margins.

From Barron's ● May 31, 2026

They are annoyed that, for the second consecutive season, city issues have detracted from the hope and faith and joy that surrounds opening day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026

Frazier’s natural skill as an “Entertainment Tonight” host helped smooth the transitions to Malkin’s stammering and distracting voice, but their worthless gushing detracted from the moment.

From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2026

Trade detracted 0.1 percentage point from growth, with imports up 1.5% and exports up 1.0%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025

The electric lights detracted, but when the sun rose the display would show at its best advantage.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

Mr. Gallo’s design for this is evocative, but a backdrop depicting a cityscape looms behind it, detracting from the play’s intimacy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026

But regardless of how that comeback ends, Vonn isn’t worried about it detracting from what she’s already accomplished.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025

That desire to take up position in more dangerous areas does not appear to be detracting from Jesus' all-round game - certainly not against Palace.

From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2024

This might sound trivial, but at the highest pro levels, when athletes compete for jobs that pay millions of dollars, they don’t want anything detracting from their production.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2023

He is such a discreet and sagacious individual, that no amount of special information is capable of detracting from or adding to his habitual air of composed importance.

From Mrs. Fitz by J. C. Snaith