- present tense form of distract (3rd person singular).
distracts
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It’s a shame that the infighting over “Make Believe” distracts from the merits of a book that is, in all respects, a tribute to the possibilities and promise of children’s literature.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Led by Susan Angelo, Jan Wikstrom and Ellen Geer, this ensemble, under the direction of Willow Geer, diverts and distracts from the mustier aspects of Coward’s style.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Ultimately, the fixation on Hasan Piker distracts from more substantive issues.
From Salon ● May 2, 2026
He added speculation about Sr Keir's leadership and constant rumours about who might replace him "distracts and detracts" from the job Labour MPs were trying to do.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
The one thing that distracts me at all is the view from the windows as we sail over the city and then to the wilderness beyond.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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