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distraction

[dih-strak-shuhn] / dɪˈstræk ʃən /


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Alexandra Chang explores that dichotomous sense of the personal and political in her novel "Days of Distraction."

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2022

Arizona State students might pull back the Curtain of Distraction inside Desert Financial Arena to reveal a Penn State Nittany Lion mauling a Trojan, or a Bruin frozen in perpetuity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2022

Distraction displays are seen in birds and some fish.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Distraction is also helpful, especially when it involves talking to or being around other people, instead of isolating.

From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2021

Distraction seems to be the last thing Finnick needs, but I promise to pass on the message.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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