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attention

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




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These included beefed-up time allowance tools for children, with special attention on social media and games.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

No portfolio manager picking the winners from AI’s advances across the economy gets attention quite like Aschenbrenner, despite the fact that he eschews public appearances and rarely posts on X.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Some of the dead-on precision of Nilles’ attack was lost by out-of-sync video screens, an annoying glitch that needs attention given her monster performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

After his stint in prison, Sullivan's attention turned to more mainstream publishing.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Her outburst draws attention from a car pulling into a parking spot.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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