detract

Example Sentences

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Trades on mining, short positions in U.S. equities and bullish bets on Chinese stocks detracted from fund performance, the presentation showed.

From Reuters

With Mirren he was accused of sexism after he asked if her "physical attributes" had hindered her career and whether her figure could detract from her performance.

From Reuters

The service wrote that allowing the harvesting would “materially interfere and detract from the purposes for which the refuge was established and the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System.”

From Seattle Times

Obesity, needless to say, also detracts from average lifespan.

From Salon

Grabbing the corners can lead to stretched-out corners, which can detract from the overall aesthetic of your pillows — not a good look.

From Seattle Times