Example Sentences

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“Michael loved the idea of the projectors, of the light and memory. And he wisely told me, ‘Perhaps the material object will be distracting.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Too soft, and your speech will be difficult or impossible to hear, even with amplification; too loud, and it will be distracting or even painful for the audience.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

“My number one fear is that the music will be distracting, and hopefully it’s not.”

From The Verge • Nov. 9, 2021

In its current iteration, reviews will be distracting side-plots starring coaches and referees, and no one wants to see more of those supporting cast members.

From Slate • Aug. 1, 2019