Distraction by Definition

dis·trac·tion 1. The act of distracting or the condition of being distracted. (See going to work at the business and not doing Artwork) 2. Something, especially an amusement, that distracts.  (see #1) 3. Extreme mental or emotional disturbance; obsession: loved the puppy to distraction. (Not there yet, let's hope it doesn't come to that!).

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