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is distracting

  • present progressive of distract (3rd person singular).

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And I think mostly that’s because I don’t have this other side of stuff that is distracting me from anything.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

Some are concerned that this ping-pong in the courts is distracting from the bigger issues facing South Africa - high unemployment, the cost-of-living crisis, lack of electricity and criminal violence.

From BBC Apr. 22, 2024

For others it is a debate that is not needed and is distracting from more serious issues such as discipline and harassment.

From Reuters Sep. 5, 2023

The spa has an open house, so it's loud, which is distracting, and the captain came on the loudspeaker for about five minutes during the treatment.

From Salon Jan. 8, 2023

It’s not that my favorite teacher’s general presence is distracting for me.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone