distraction
Example Sentences
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Nestlé tweaked its portfolio, but investors say some acquisitions were a distraction, backfiring as the company expanded into non-core areas.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
And I threw myself into my work, which, lucky for me, brought about a promotion at the perfect time, both financially and for distraction purposes.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
School districts have been implementing phone bans because of classroom distraction as well as students using them to film fights, spread gossip and bully one another.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Whether the Irish FA or O'Neill will admit it or not, the dual role with Blackburn Rovers, especially at such a crucial time with World Cup play-offs, did provide some distraction and unnecessary outside noise.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
We walked for almost an hour, just listening, enjoying being close to each other without the distraction of the others and the reminder that we were so much less than before.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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