detract
verb (used without object)
to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation (usually followed byfrom ).
have detracted
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present perfectof detract.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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They are annoyed that, for the second consecutive season, city issues have detracted from the hope and faith and joy that surrounds opening day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
During the meeting, Papa John’s CEO and new board director John Schnatter asked if the board’s complex investments in real estate have detracted from its focus on students.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 25, 2017
And Obama’s presence could have detracted attention from where it belonged, which was on the victims.
From US News ● Jan. 13, 2015
The funds "have received a disproportionate amount of attention over recent months and have detracted attention from the performance and positive developments of our other funds."
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2013
However, subsequent additions and corrections have detracted much from its value, especially when it became understood that the above sub-orders are by no means natural groups.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various
