detracting

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Mr. Gallo’s design for this is evocative, but a backdrop depicting a cityscape looms behind it, detracting from the play’s intimacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

But regardless of how that comeback ends, Vonn isn’t worried about it detracting from what she’s already accomplished.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

That desire to take up position in more dangerous areas does not appear to be detracting from Jesus' all-round game - certainly not against Palace.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

Red-carpet premieres were mostly without movie stars, detracting from some of the buzz that the largest film festival in North American typically generates.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2023

The first glass made was of a coarse type, crude in shape, and of greenish coloring, with sand and bubbles showing on its surface, detracting from its finish.

From Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings by Northend, Mary H.