So there are at least some times when I can avoid distraction.

"They were turned off to avoid distractions during your arrival."

Also avoid distractions such as television or toys at the table.

This was done to avoid distractions and conflicts of interest.

In a setting like this one, it pays to avoid such distractions.

Avoid distractions such as eating, listening to the radio, or having conversations.

That is, they must concentrate on the higher task, avoiding distractions.

She struggled to keep her goals firmly in mind, to avoid distractions.

He established a goal, stuck to his task, and avoided distractions.

During the week of a major, Mickelson has said, he prefers to avoid distractions.