distraction

Example Sentences

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Attia, whose name appeared more than 1,700 times in the Epstein files, said he didn’t want to be a distraction for the network.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“An autistic individual may say that spinning quarters is a good distraction technique for them,” reads one tip.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“It’s a great distraction from the high cost of meals,” Spiegel said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Wales' shot at World Cup qualification arrives as a welcome distraction from Forest's fight against relegation for Williams.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

But my few seconds of distraction cost me big: next thing I knew, B-Cubed was flying at me...and sinking into a slide.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone