distractions

Example Sentences

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Iran captain and star striker Mehdi Taremi said before the game he hoped the team that has unified in the face of massive distractions could provide solace during a difficult time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

How do you pay attention to this amid so many distractions?

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

The findings offer a reminder that even the most advanced AI systems still have weaknesses, particularly when tasks require them to resist distractions and stay focused over extended sequences of information.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

There are many benefits to going with one of these screenless options, namely better battery life and fewer distractions, though they lack the GPS tracking and access to emergency services available in smartwatches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“Mia is still unconscious, but her vital signs are improving,” she tells the assembled relatives, who have abandoned their distractions haphazardly on the chairs.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman