distraction

Example Sentences

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Attia, whose name appeared more than 1,700 times in the Epstein files, said he didn’t want to be a distraction for the network.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“An autistic individual may say that spinning quarters is a good distraction technique for them,” reads one tip.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“It’s a great distraction from the high cost of meals,” Spiegel said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Speaking on Monday, Rosenior said discussion about the huddle had been "blown out of proportion" and was a "distraction for the media"

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Just as I finished my blubbering, I spotted Samir taking advantage of the distraction to switch the drinks in front of him and the ablutionist.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri