distracted
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For example, Samsara’s cameras used in delivery trucks can help determine when a driver is distracted or drowsy, and deliver real-time alerts.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
New employees complete a questionnaire that asks how they work best, including their time zone, peak work hours and what times of day they’re most distracted.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Pike - who also asked the audience not to film her speech - addressed a certain broad section of the stalls which had distracted her during a crucial scene.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Corvette gets distracted by a mysterious French model played by LaKeith Stanfield, smoldering like Rudolph Valentino.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
“But you’re letting yourself get distracted, and wasting all your potential in the process.”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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