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attention

[uh-ten-shuhn, uh-ten-shuhn] / əˈtɛn ʃən, əˌtɛnˈʃʌn /




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"If we can target that process, it might help with quality of life, attention, cognition and confusion," Macauley said.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

I saw that attention at work every night.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

Her career has often drawn comparisons with the hit Netflix show "The Queen's Gambit", with Polgar saying that she enjoyed the show's "attention to detail".

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

“A masterpiece property fit for royalty. … A home crafted with love and intention,” it goes on, after calling attention to the resort-style pool and koi pond.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

I couldn’t quite make out what they were saying, or what it was, but I was busy at the sink by now, and not paying much attention.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

Many analysts wonder whether the AI-tied stocks can continue to monopolize investors’ attentions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

As the Gunners' attentions turn to a Champions League semi-final against Lyon on Sunday, BBC Sport assesses why Kelly is not an automatic choice for either club or country.

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

Perhaps a bigger question – do MPs actually want to focus their attentions on something else?

From BBC Apr. 24, 2026

Instead of courting major movie roles, the actor has instead focused his attentions on more independent projects while also building a family with Song, who he met in 2014.

From MarketWatch Mar. 2, 2026

But no one suffered more from Owen’s unkindly attentions than the hapless and increasingly tragic Gideon Mantell.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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