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

Fury has tried a no-contact approach with his family in an attempt to reduce distractions.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024

Though Mr. Jones used to have an apartment in Paris, he had given up the lease when he got the Fendi job, to reduce distractions.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2021

In his letter, Musk said taking the company private would help reduce distractions from the stock market, where investors betting the company will fail have made Tesla the most shorted company on Wall Street.

From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2018

"I think it's the smartest thing for me to do on a number of levels. It will reduce distractions on a number of fronts."

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2015