distraction
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Besides, people like baseball because it’s an escape, a distraction, a diversion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
But a restive workforce is at minimum a significant distraction for Mark Zuckerberg.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
In a similar statement to some US media on Thursday, Cheung said those tools included "distraction and misdirection," in an apparent reference to the plane swap.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
“And the Pikachu brings a little distraction, but it brings a little fun out of me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Beetle took advantage of Will’s distraction to duck beneath his arm, loop her skirts between her legs, and take off down the road to the river.
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
They regularly move and dance around to create distractions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
These cells appear to improve attention by filtering out distractions and directing the brain toward the most important information.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 24, 2026
Iran captain and star striker Mehdi Taremi said before the game he hoped the team that has unified in the face of massive distractions could provide solace during a difficult time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
"I do like to have a full stomach on a tightrope; it's less distractions you know," he added.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
At times I find carrying on my blossoming business career rather painful, suffering as I do from these distractions at home.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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