A 2022 driver behavior survey conducted by CDOT found that the distraction that drivers engaged in most often was eating and drinking.

Source: https://www.burlington-record.com/2023/04/08/april-is-distracted-driving-awareness-month/

ABOK denies the allegations but has agreed to resolve the matter to avoid the cost and distraction of protracted litigation.

Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-bank-of-oklahoma-announces-settlement-of-claim-made-by-department-of-justice-301911807.html

Across town, Hamilton Finn (Michael Easton) will do his best to provide a distraction – most likely in an attempt to keep Elizabeth Baldwin (Rebecca Herbst) from confessing to the police.

Source: https://www.celebdirtylaundry.com/2023/general-hospital-spoilers-week-of-february-13-ryan-heather-and-esme-escape-dante-sam-london-danger/

Acting was sort of my savior, my relief, and my distraction from what was going on in my own brain,” she added.

Source: https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-is-kennedy-mcmann-5050039/

A moment’s distraction can be fatal, and so the helmet’s UI had to be minimal.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/23/forcite-seeks-the-smart-helmet-success-that-skully-squandered/

An early Jey distraction lets Jimmy take over but Owens and Zayn fake a chair shot, earning Jey an ejection.

Source: https://411mania.com/wrestling/halls-wwe-raw-review-5-1-23-2023/

“Anything which causes a distraction on the roads should be avoided, or drivers risk endangering other road users and themselves.

Source: https://londonlovesbusiness.com/drivers-warned-of-fines-of-up-to-5000-and-disqualification-ahead-of-the-championship-play-off/

As Delirious tried to finish with a submission, there was a distraction on the apron by a Bomaye international representative.

Source: https://www.cagesideseats.com/2023/8/4/23819534/mlw-fusion-recap-ep-176-willie-mack-slap-alex-kane-world-champ-fury-road-matt-cardona-feet-delmi-exo

As his scandal-plagued premiership unravelled, Johnson was accused of using trips to Ukraine or phone calls with Zelenskyy as a distraction for crises at home.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/news/23268163.boris-johnson-visits-ukraine-amid-fresh-sleaze-allegations/?ref=rss

As I'm sure Saints fans have heard far too often, NFL Films' Hard Knocks can absolutely be a distraction to teams looking to prepare themselves for the rigors of an NFL season.

Source: https://kpel965.com/ixp/37/p/saints-fans-breathe-easy-hard-knocks-goes-to-new-york/

A special Juneteenth celebration brings all of Salem together and provides a brief distraction for Abe’s loved ones.

Source: https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/soaps/days-of-our-lives-spoilers-for-next-week-romance-revenge-returns-abe-gets-a-clue-and-more-salem-chaos/

As soon as the birds showed any signs of distraction or discomfort, the calls were stopped.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-04-video-calling-tech-lonely-parrots-flock.html

Bandido took advantage of the distraction by hitting Page with his 21 Plex and then pinned him…

Source: https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/09/aew-rampage-results-6-9-powells-review-of-britt-baker-vs-skye-blue-vs-mercedes-martinez-vs-nyla-rose-for-a-shot-at-the-aew-womens-title-penta-el-zero-miedo-rey-fenix-and-bandido-vs-ethan/

But he was also the guy who called out Patrick Cantlay’s caddie, Joe LaCava, on the 18th green for being a distraction.

Source: https://www.sbnation.com/golf/2023/10/1/23898285/ryder-cup-shane-lowry-emotional-f-bomb-victory

But the case is likely to become a huge distraction amid his campaign.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/04/04/donald-trump-in-court-all-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-historic-day-18552051/

“But we don’t want that to be a distraction in our locker room.”

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-hockey/kartye-scores-in-nhl-debut-kraken-lead-series-3-2-over-avs-6915265

By throwing the torch into the smoke, it will cause a giant explosion which can either take out multiple targets from the shadows or simply create a noisy distraction to make sneaking around a little easier and far less risky.

Source: https://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-mirage-every-tool/

CCS technologies have been seen by many climate scientists and experts as a distraction, and one championed by the oil industry to keep its operations going.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/apr/07/cop28-president-world-needs-business-mindset-tackle-climate-crisis-sultan-al-jaber

Charlotte Flair was at ringside and did play into the action, laying out Bayley at ringside causing a distraction.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/23/wwe-smackdown-results-bloodline-decimates-john-cena-aj-styles-19545736/

Christmas in our modern world is busy — usually with many good things — but sometimes even good things can be a distraction from the simplicity of the birth of the world’s most famous baby.

Source: https://thecatholicpost.com/2023/12/20/celebrating-stephen-keeping-things-simple/