distraction
Example Sentences
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While fintech companies pitch these platforms as cutting-edge, Sudit argues the hype is a distraction from the underlying danger.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
But just before the wedding, when she turned 16 in 1996, Sierra Leone's civil war caused enough distraction to allow her to escape with the help of relatives and seek asylum in the UK.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Every moment he’s at a game or practice, it serves as a positive distraction from thinking about the fight his brother, Matt, the athletic director at St. Francis, has been enduring.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Ruger Chairman John Cosentino said the agreement provides stability and reduces expense and distraction, while also preserving the company’s independence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
My distraction made me lose focus and my next hatchet hack hit the metal ring that held the barrel together and glanced off.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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