detract from

phrasal verb

detracted from; detracting from; detracts from
formal
: to reduce the strength, value, or importance of (something)
They worried that the scandal would seriously detract from her chances for reelection.
The overcooked vegetables detracted somewhat from an otherwise fine meal.

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That detracts from the open-and-shut case against the university. Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025 Sometimes researching actually detracts from playing the role. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 May 2025 Golden State shuts down Jalen Green Game 4 was marred by a myriad of skirmishes, which detracted from the actual basketball to some degree, but the Warriors’ pressure on Jalen Green — and how the Rockets responded — will ultimately determine how the rest of this series plays out. Anthony Slater, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025 Similar actions taken by youthful Democratic National Committee Vice Chairman David Hogg, who is planning to spend millions to oust incumbent Democratic lawmakers, also detract from focusing on attacking the GOP, Carville added. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for detract from

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“Detract from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detract%20from. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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