distractions

Example Sentences

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But new research suggests they may struggle with something humans do every day: staying focused on the task at hand when distractions get in the way.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

But he escalated to invent fake characters and elaborate distractions to keep scammers occupied for as long as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

AppLovin’s above-market performance has continued despite the distractions.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

A proposed guideline also would set new limits on student access to the internet, prioritizing “curriculum-aligned tools” to avoid distractions from learning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

It proved relatively easy, actually, because for the first time in several days, he had no distractions.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green