distraction

Example Sentences

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He unloaded when he asked about competing in a playoff game amid all the Rose Bowl’s wonderful distractions.

From Los Angeles Times

Anything else, including the ball drop on your bucket list, is merely a distraction.

From MarketWatch

“If the answer is no, it’s a distraction from the core mission.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s improved my study habits and time management skills,” said Ahn, who used it to free himself of distractions while preparing for a modern world history exam.

From Los Angeles Times

Sandwell librarian Nicola Morris said next year's National Year of Reading would focus on people's reading habits, in a world full of distractions for adults and children, with busy lives, economic instability and changing populations.

From BBC