distracted

Example Sentences

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In footage shared earlier this week, Woods told officers that he was briefly distracted by his phone before he clipped the trailer of a vehicle in front of him.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

For a team with everything to play for, the Kings looked distracted and disinterested.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

The broader weakness and the Iran war may have distracted investors from just how bad things have gotten for the megacap market leaders.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Wyden wrote that Roark, best-known for its investments in food chains including Dunkin’ and Arby’s, has been distracted trying to expand its restaurant business and that Driven has been hurt as a result.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

But Danny’s mind felt like this one time he was on a carousel and the kid manning the controls got distracted and pressed the wrong button.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova