distracted

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At a recent all-hands meeting, the company’s head of applications, Fidji Simo, urged, “We cannot miss this moment because we are distracted by side quests.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

As long as Woodson isn’t distracted, Wise is fine with it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Maybe we need a 3D-animated remake of “Dr. Strangelove” to convince today’s distracted generations that nuclear bombs are not an aesthetic.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Maybe we need a 3D-animated remake of “Dr. Strangelove” to convince today’s distracted generations that nuclear bombs are not an aesthetic.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

The salesperson helping her was distracted when another customer asked a question.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti