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And the focus moved to developing a new curriculum in Wales, something which Andrews recently said was a "distraction" from efforts to drive up standards.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

OK, time to pivot from the slow debasement of public service to a public-service announcement from my colleagues about what to read and listen to if you’re looking for a distraction:

From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026

Once Iñárritu peels the skin off, he resumes taking cheap shots at the exposed wound, reducing our connection to art to a distraction.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

The sound is driving some residents to distraction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

“Sure you do. All that aside, this is a distraction on so many levels,” he says.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

But mindfulness can become tougher as you age, when you’re beset by physical and mental distractions.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

It may sound obvious, but it’s a simple and effective way to minimize phone-induced distractions while dining out.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

But there are two common denominators across most countries where scores fell: increasing classroom distractions and reliance on artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

A mobile phone ban was introduced at the school two years ago to reduce distractions - an approach which is commended by the new report.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Holmes turned his attention to other, more pleasant distractions.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson