But many people here say it will help the gasping economy, maintain a cherished tradition, and provide a welcome, if temporary, distraction.

I decided to take advantage of his temporary distraction.

Ms. Rich had hoped, incorrectly, that the other woman was just a temporary distraction.

During invasion, it served to provide a temporary distraction for invaders.

Agassi said Krickstein's obvious physical distress was a temporary distraction.

Her temporary distraction cost her; the staff connected on her side.

Better wait and see if this was a real idea in his head, or just a temporary distraction.

The wood-louse had vanished, and with it Edward's temporary distraction from his gloom.

More than a temporary distraction, it promised to last till the next issue.

Compared to her, the other women were little more than a charming temporary distraction.