distracts
- present tense form of distract (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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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
Even if the shutdown resolution distracts stocks for a bit longer, Nvidia will jolt investors from their malaise next week.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2025
I fix Boomer’s breakfast—nothing distracts him like food—and am sitting down to pour myself a bowl of cereal when I realize Lily is staring at me.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
