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distraction

[dih-strak-shuhn] / dɪˈstræk ʃən /


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In a memo to his staff, he acknowledged that his appearance in the documents had “become a distraction.”

From Los Angeles Times

The coveting provides a welcome distraction — even a bit of hope.

From Salon

This may be obvious but it bears repeating: Make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi connection, close tabs, turn notifications off and silence phones and other distractions before joining an AI interview.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last year at one point they were the best team in Southern California, but there were too many distractions and too many obstacles to overcome.

From Los Angeles Times

Those distractions have irked young bankers nearly as much as the loss of prized perks that were cut off last year.

From The Wall Street Journal