distraction
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Warsh "is an outstanding nominee, and it is time for the Federal Reserve to move beyond this distraction and return its full attention to its mission," the senator said.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
Ashton said the "gold standard" would be for schools to only allow "brick" phones, which can be used to call or text but have very limited internet access, and are not a "distraction tool".
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Mike Vrabel doesn’t want to be a distraction.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
City's Champions League exit means they have a week off before facing Arsenal, who have to deal with the distraction of their quarter-final second leg against Sporting.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Europe might contain all the cultural capitals and current world powers, but in terms of America's national interest, it was a mere sideshow and distraction.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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