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Tensions from the affair had distracted Nestlé’s upper management for much of Freixe’s 12 months in charge, according to people familiar with the matter, and tore a chunk out of its top ranks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, said culture battles had distracted from post-pandemic recovery efforts on literacy and mental health.

From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2023

At a previous session, senior civil servant Katharine Hammond said Brexit had distracted officials.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2023

If the debacle had distracted him, it didn’t show; he focused on what mattered, the reason he was there.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2022

As Harry trembled, ready to close his eyes if it turned, he saw what had distracted the snake.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling