distracted

"It needs determination, needs focus. You need to not be distracted by what other people are doing around you," she says.

"No path is without risks. The US is also distracted and may not be willing or be able to assist with crisis management," Mr Clary, who studies the politics of South Asia, told the BBC.

Even in times of relative peace, the “Star Wars” galaxy is moldering with economic inequality, burdensome military spending and distracted leaders who are content to maintain the status quo.

He said one of the dogs was distracted by his attempts, but the two others continued attacking them.

She saw distracted faces when she gazed across the virtual divide to her students learning at home.