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attention

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




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Both Mills and Saxbe stress that men should be paying attention to symptoms of low testosterone — such as depression and low libido — rather than trying to reach or maintain an ideal number.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It irks people when they buy milk but gets scant attention when they buy stocks, unless it’s about handicapping what the Fed’s next rate move might be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

After starting to film his section of the music video, An alleges West "couldn't remember his lines", shouted cut, and turned his attention to shooting a different scene.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Because attention serves as the foundation for so many aspects of thinking, declines in focus may represent an important early warning sign of broader cognitive changes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Far from attracting unwelcome attention to us, as Peter had thought, Marlene was turning out to be a kind of talisman.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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