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attention

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




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So that speaks to Shah Latif, the character, and his attention seeking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

As his star rose, he attracted amused attention with his Manhattan penthouse and Palm Beach compound, both outfitted to the gills in golden decor.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The results revealed a significant difference between how AI systems process information and how the human brain manages attention.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The implications for health insurance merit more attention, the bank says, given how many Americans depend on employer-sponsored health benefits.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Mrs. Kuen was at the piano when I knocked on the doorframe to get her attention.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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