distractions

plural of distraction
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as in entertainments
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public the founder of a recovery program who doesn't view gambling as a harmless distraction for people of modest means

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Recent Examples of distractions With fewer meetings and distractions during their peak hours, the results are higher-quality work and people feeling more energized, which leads to improved productivity and reduced stress. Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Mallory also emphasized basic safety measures, such as obeying speed limits, reducing distractions, and wearing seatbelts. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Nevertheless, holiday distractions are an overall factor and the hope is for more traction as time frees up. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024

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“Distractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distractions. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.

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