Sentence examples for provides distraction from inspiring English sources

"It fills the emptiness because it provides distraction and stimulation," he told me, and mentioned that, these days, the only way he can get his students to concentrate in class is by dropping references to the latest celebrities.

An encounter with the sea creature, in a friend's fishing hut, provides distraction and enchantment: "The creature asked questions, questions that went beyond themselves, or were hidden in themselves, were both questions and answers, as if they were inextricably linked like pearls inside oysters".

For some, Hollywood provided distraction and hope.

Inside, snippets of bar talk provided distraction.

Nina provided distraction by exploring the visiting room, collecting compliments.

For a little while, at least, they provided distraction from another hazy day.

They provide distraction and a lot of enjoyment, providing much needed opportunities to smile and laugh.

Some staff members may pray for his family's speedy return from Washington to provide distraction.

"These ads provide distraction and amusement that lessens the perceived waiting time," Mr. Diina said.

It was performed at the camp 55 times, providing distraction and perhaps a small respite from the misery.

Luckily, the in-flight magazine provided distraction with an article on eco-friendly Danish fashion and an interview with Lars von Trier.