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attentive

[uh-ten-tiv] / əˈtɛn tɪv /




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It prompts me to be less attentive, because I perceive the notetaker as a safety net.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

Priorities include ensuring access to justice within the courtroom, partly by “being attentive to language and cultural barriers.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

His mountain retreat on Airbnb - where he's rated a "superhost" - includes guest reviews dubbing him "helpful", "attentive" and quick to respond.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

He was known for being detail-oriented, but also fully attentive to the big picture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

He addresses Dad: “I have bipolar, sir, and I had an episode, and they brought me here. I’m going back upstate today. But the doctors are very attentive here, and the turnaround time is great.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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