distracted
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At this point in the investigation, there is no sign the bus operator was impaired or distracted, police said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
While starving and battling lice, the young women distracted themselves by fantasizing about food.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Bankhardt maintained his innocence throughout the trial, stating he had perhaps become "distracted" moments before the crash while on a video call.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
And, in keeping: I am distracted by her: her sizable ring, her gorgeous greige blond hair.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
“This is your fault! If you hadn’t distracted me I wouldn’t have almost chopped my leg off. Now scat. I might still have a chance at this.”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing distracted
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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Out of the Dust
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