Their conversation had been a welcome distraction from that troubling letter she'd received.

Concentrating on that was a welcome distraction from thinking about the wounded girl.

Having something to physically get on with was a welcome distraction, but it wasn't as though she could exactly lose herself in her work.

She was certainly still assimilating the changes in her life, and the work must be a welcome distraction.

And the sight of her lovely face was a welcome distraction.

To the young men in the room she was a welcome distraction from their studies.

His friends thought some time in the studio might be a welcome distraction.

Though 1 was a welcome distraction, no one would answer my question.

The puzzle of the object was a welcome distraction from my own thoughts.

In the morning he thanks Don for the "welcome distraction" and leaves.