distract
verb (used with object)
to draw away or divert, as the mind or attention.
will distract
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future tenseof distract.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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"There is a Lions tour in 2027 so there are a lot of factors that will distract our girls along the way," he said.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
No minor tweaks to language will distract from that reality.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2023
Moussa Boubacar, a former member of the Islamic State group, said the military overthrow is exactly what the jihadis want because it will distract and weaken the army.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 1, 2023
Foes of Metro’s plan say the proposed digital signs — many of them 48 feet wide — will distract drivers, making the city’s streets even more perilous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2023
“Any of you. But if you must, I want you to remember something. The Labyrinth exists to fool you. It will distract you. That’s dangerous for half-bloods. We are easily distracted.”
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
