distractions

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They can include time-and-a-half or double time, testing in a separate room to reduce distractions or having unlimited breaks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

It’s especially important to keep encampments away from shelters, he said, so people can get help without distractions nearby.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“I don’t want them to restrict YouTube in my district,” he said, “but Google doesn’t make it very easy” to filter out distractions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

In her new book, ‘Start With Yourself,’ fashion mogul Emma Grede offers a blueprint for ambition that focuses on grounding your vision and saying ‘no’ to distractions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Annie explained that by closing her eyes, she’s able to block out all distractions.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman