distraction

Example Sentences

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Smell, he says, is tricky, as the aroma may linger and become a distraction.

From Los Angeles Times

"I have a little distraction box which really helps me and I've learned the things that can lead me to being in a bad place," she said.

From BBC

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

From MarketWatch

Two years ago, Dutch schools banned smartphones to reduce distractions, enhance student concentration, and encourage better academic performance.

From BBC

The suspension of the initiative isn't entirely surprising: some had criticized it as financially wasteful or a distraction from other lunar ambitions.

From Barron's