detracting

Example Sentences

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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

He wove intricate technical details into his stories, without detracting from the lightning pace of his plots.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

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

Some questions were put to the witness by counsel for both sides, without adding to or detracting from the narrative in any way.

From From Veldt Camp Fires by Bryden, H.A.