distracted
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McCubbin said the trio had "already been distracted" by the diverse wildlife surrounding their tiny studio in the heart of the West's countryside.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
It’s a little like going out with a good-looking guy whose Hinge profile said he loves deep conversation, but he spends the date distracted by his Kalshi bets.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026
“Stay on message. Do not get distracted by shiny objects. Because those shiny objects, according to the data, won’t help us win.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
In another interview Thursday with pro-Trump outlet Real America's Voice, Zacharia said she had registered to take the bar exam but was "distracted and overwhelmed" by plans to move to China with her husband.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Though I tried to concentrate on Treasure Island, I was distracted by Ba flipping the pages of the ledger and scratching with his pencil at the page on the clipboard.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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