attentive
Example Sentences
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Another person said the board was aware and attentive to the size of its positions and the need for diversification throughout the portfolio.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
It prompts me to be less attentive, because I perceive the notetaker as a safety net.
From Slate • May 24, 2026
Since becoming a mother, keepers said she had settled "beautifully" into her new role, and was proving to be "calm, attentive and content", while trusting her keepers to be nearby but not too close.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Simi Valley police said that, whether operating bicycles, or electric bicycles or other motorized devices, riders need to “remain alert and attentive near roadways and railroad crossings.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
He enjoyed the attentive faces around him for a moment and then sat down cross-legged in front of the starry curtain.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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