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Inflation and jitters over artificial intelligence are fighting for investors’ attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
In an attempt to deflect attention away from himself, Michael stressed how Sharon had been acting like a "totally different person" of late.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Even as the AI build-out dominates their attention, investors have been making big moves toward nontechnology sectors.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
In a statement, Worth Girvan said her campaign is showing that “while money can buy attention, only trust earns votes.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
"His estate needs attention; you yourself would be better off helping your wife take care of the fields," the barber chimed in.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
With Gakpo's future up in the air, Liverpool have turned their attentions to Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr after having two bids for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
But as Savinho takes the next step in his career, City are turning their attentions to the future.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Later he fastens his attentions on an unthreatening neighbor and his daughter, who has a crush on Frank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
Instead of courting major movie roles, the actor has instead focused his attentions on more independent projects while also building a family with Song, whom he met in 2014.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 2026
At the time, I’d considered this route unworthy of my attentions.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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