detract

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

"The student's ability to concentrate in noisy environments was crucial for success in the class. "

"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

"He is a student of life."

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

"The teenagers were gossiping about who had a crush on whom at the school dance. "

"The loud music from the street was detracting from my ability to focus on my homework. "

""Everyone makes mistakes when they are learning something new." "

"The student withdrew their hand from the hot pan. "

"I have no comment on that."

"The loud music detracts from my ability to concentrate on studying. "