distraction
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Iñárritu reduces our connection to art to a distraction.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
Christian Horner is proving a distraction for Ferrari by "looking for a job", team principal Frederic Vasseur says.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Yet this year there is a distraction: Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Thomas, who was released on bail after his arrest, stood down saying he had done nothing wrong but did not want to be a distraction to the party.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
The only greater distraction than the fear of Hila finding out was the ring itself.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
But mindfulness can become tougher as you age, when you’re beset by physical and mental distractions.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
It may sound obvious, but it’s a simple and effective way to minimize phone-induced distractions while dining out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Experts cite speeding and cellphone distractions as two of the biggest problems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Get rid of distractions and unpack overwhelming tasks into manageable steps as well as starting with "easy wins"
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Bobby closed his eyes to counter any further Talian shenanigans—he didn’t have to see his position, since it was imprinted in his mind—and tried to block out any other distractions.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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