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Six example sentences with detract, each labelled with its topic.
The heavy gilt frame detracts from a small quiet painting, pulling every eye to the edges instead of the figure.
Art
One rambling slide near the end detracted from an otherwise sharp pitch, and the room lost interest before the numbers.
Business
A bright sign in the corner detracts from the portrait, so she cloned it out before sending the proofs.
Photography
A muddy bass mix detracts from the vocal, burying the melody under a hum the singer cannot compete with.
Music
The overbearing score detracts from the quiet scenes, telling viewers how to feel before the actors have finished.
Movies
Too much vinegar detracts from the sweetness of the roasted carrots, so add it a teaspoon at a time.
Cooking
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- Israeli Psychometric English dictionary (Campus IL / NITE)Authoritative
- GRE 3000+ word list (widely used study list)Recognized
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