minor distraction

Frequency: 6.28.5 per million words

A small or unimportant distraction.

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Examples (10)

  • The buzzing fly was a minor distraction, but I managed to finish my work.
  • While the background music is a minor distraction for some, it actually helps others concentrate.
  • He dismissed the constant phone notifications as just a minor distraction.
  • For a professional athlete, a heckler in the crowd is simply a minor distraction.
  • Please try to ignore any minor distractions during the exam and focus on your paper.
  • The construction noise outside proved to be more than just a minor distraction; it was deafening.
  • A ringing phone can seem like a minor distraction, but it's incredibly dangerous when you're driving.
  • She hoped the funny movie would provide a minor distraction from her worries.
  • In a busy open-plan office, you learn to work through constant minor distractions.
  • What began as a minor distraction on his computer ended up wasting the entire afternoon.