Doug stares at him distractedly for a while, then turns to face the now open aluminum briefcase from the U-boat.

The assassin did not press his advantage, but stared distractedly at something above Yama's head.

He stared distractedly at Wiezal, who responded by looking puzzled.

She rushed forward and crushed the predator, then stopped and stared distractedly across the crater.

Malcolm stared distractedly out of one of the small portside windows, apparently lost in his own thoughts.

Small children may simply appear to be staring or walking distractedly.

In fact what he was really looking out for when he stared distractedly into the night sky was any kind of flying saucer at all.

His mouth opened in protest but he knew that there was no hope, closed it again, and stared distractedly around.

Jane stared distractedly out over the harbour, busy and bustling in the sunshine.

Richard stared distractedly at the walls for a few seconds and then rubbed his forehead.