distract

Example Sentences

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In a recent editorial, he warned of today’s seemingly conscious AIs, which he says distract from the technology’s usefulness as highly accelerated information processors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Sometimes the blustery weather can distract play, as a takeaway food bag blowing onto the main stadium court during Grigor Dimitrov’s first-round victory against Terence Atmane did on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

Don’t let these comments distract you from securing a consistent paycheck.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

Ironically, because the shows are on her phone, she says there is no other device to distract her.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

“Wielaf, we’ll distract the monster while Alfhercht gets you through the water lock. Once you’re out, Ivan can get me and Håkon through.”

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack