to distraction
Example Sentences
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A back three that has looked impressive was hassled to distraction, calm replaced with confusion.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
On the other hand, HR seems to have a knack for driving these same people to distraction with piles of paperwork, social engineering and ever-changing policies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
“And sometimes, they can drive you to distraction because of unpredictability,” it adds.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 11, 2025
Siegemund, more noted for her doubles prowess, drove Sabalenka to distraction with her slices, brilliant returning and generally slow pace of play.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2025
Daniel’s mother loved Zeke to distraction, but this was way after bedtime.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
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