distraction

"The crowd was distracted by a helicopter hovering over the stadium when the only goal of the game was scored."

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

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

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The loud music from next door caused a significant disturbance during my study session. "

"The new schedule caused confusion among the students. "

"Old wives' tales warned that mischievous nightmares would sit on your chest as you slept, causing bad dreams and making it hard to breathe. "

"The unexpected power outage caused a significant perturbation in the office's workflow. "

"The incessant buzzing of the mosquito kept me awake all night. "

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

"The crowd was distracted by a helicopter hovering over the stadium when the only goal of the game was scored."

"Before painting the walls, she used sandpaper to smooth out the rough spots. "