distract

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Even Marcus Smith's personalised boots – featuring Quins' diamonds in the colours of England and the Philippines, Baybayin calligraphy and Jasmine blossom – couldn't distract from his team's troubles.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 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

But if a viewer is so aware of the historical slips, there’s not enough going on elsewhere to distract him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Håkon had gathered some stones and was throwing them at the monster, trying to distract it away from Ivan while staying away from it himself.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack