distract

Maybe it will help distract people from gas prices, maybe only die-hards will care.

From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026

The dangers once again are that U.S. automakers might be too late to catch current trends, or that these pursuits distract them from their core business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Lineage said in a statement Tuesday that the permit application “will not impact or distract us from the important work of cleanup,” which remains the company’s top priority.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

"It could, at the very best, actually distract them from doing the things that might actually help, but at worst it could actually get them to do things that are harmful," he adds.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

But I can see the old man is trying to distract.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

Ultimately, the fixation on Hasan Piker distracts from more substantive issues.

From Salon ● May 2, 2026

“Having him represent us on the world stage distracts focus from our athletes and the enormous effort needed to prepare for 2028.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026

That framing may be clear in Mr. Sheehan’s mind, but it distracts from a straightforward account of how sacrifice functioned for religious and political leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026

Even if the shutdown resolution distracts stocks for a bit longer, Nvidia will jolt investors from their malaise next week.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2025

The thought of him almost distracts me from the fact that I'm about to have my first semi-private audience with the queen.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

I was distracted by the small things: people laughing, the spread of ages in attendance.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Apparently, there’s also a nonzero chance he might get distracted from his day jobs, again.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

"When we regulate our circadian rhythm well, our bodies function well, but if it gets too distracted, our bodies don't function as well," Tracy said.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026

Voters also are free to fire any politician they regard, fairly or not, as conflicted or distracted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Sara would’ve asked more about the upcoming mission, but she was distracted when the limo turned down a familiar street.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

The wicketkeeper at the time, who I won't name, ran on the spot very loudly in a distracting fashion as the bowler was running in.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

“Having the two leading U.S. names in dispute risks distracting the sector at the moment Washington says it wants a domestic industry built,” said David Abraham, who runs Materium Strata, a critical-mineral advisory.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

You can’t squint past the distracting lens flares.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

Mice viewed visual cues on a screen and were rewarded when they correctly responded to information displayed directly in front of them while ignoring distracting cues appearing off to the side.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 24, 2026

The fuzziness of clouds, even thin clouds, was distracting to her.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George