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distract

[dih-strakt] / dɪˈstrækt /


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But those successes distract from the lessons we could learn about modern warfare from the war in Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

To be sure, a lot has been happening that could distract people from their tax returns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought Medvedev had "played the rules quite well" and did not believe his gesture had been enough to distract him.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 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

“Look, we’re almost in Santa Maria,” I said, trying to distract him.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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