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attention

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




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Pratt drew national attention by amplifying a series of viral ads generated by artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Although that type of behavior grabbed attention on social media, it did not resonate with a significant percentage of L.A. voters, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Experts say the immediate medical attention he received saved his life.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Other pedestrians threw me annoyed glances as I skirted around them, and I knew I was drawing attention to myself, but I couldn’t slow down.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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