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

The Golden Gate Bridge is a rare blend of form and function, a massive structure that somehow adds to nature’s beauty instead of detracting from it.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2023

This bright idea was not, however, without its share of detracting reflections, for what became of all that personal heroism on which he reposed such hope, if the danger were to be encountered by deputy?

From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Lever, Charles James