As good as Ted's heart is, he just gets sidetracked and distracted way too often.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-best-underachiever-heroes-villains/

As someone who often needs to be at various places across Winchester, and as someone who can easily get sidetracked, distracted or diverted onto something else, I fork out the £17 top-whack parking charge numerous times each month.

Source: https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/23751967.72-50---can-anyone-find-expensive-place-park-hampshire/?ref=rss

“It just shows hard work pays off,” said Lopizzo, whose 17:32.0 was 9 seconds better than a year ago despite suffering midseason injuries that almost sidetracked her.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/high-school-preps/story/2023-11-25/la-jollas-chiara-dailey-coasts-to-state-cross-country-crown-cathedrals-girls-take-first-team-title

When Ty and Sam try to figure out how to bring their friends home, Ty becomes sidetracked as he confronts his demons from his past.

Source: https://gizmodo.com/godzilla-minus-ones-director-is-open-to-a-sequel-1851115810