Example Sentences

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The broader weakness and the Iran war may have distracted investors from just how bad things have gotten for the megacap market leaders.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Time and again, conflicts elsewhere have distracted them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

He knew his mere presence might have distracted the creative team.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

Which is doubly unfortunate, as a good performance might have distracted us from the writing.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2024

I almost wished he had, because the pain would have distracted me from the dizzy disorientation that came next.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken