fix attention
Example Sentences
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But wherever nature is, and under whatever form she may present herself, enough is always proffered to fix attention and produce pleasure, if we will condescend to observe with carefulness.
From Rambles of a Naturalist by Godman, John D.
It was necessary to fix attention; and the mind can be captivated only by recollection, or by curiosity; by reviving natural sentiments, or impressing new appearances of things.
From Lives of the Poets, Volume 1 by Johnson, Samuel
I have furnished documents for the history of the arts; I have aroused and tried to fix attention upon that luminous point which was threatened with oblivion.
From Delsarte System of Oratory by Various
Requires much effort to fix attention while counting drops.
From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock
No surer way has been found to fix attention than to attempt to enforce a law or collect a fine for disobedience of it.
From Euthenics, the science of controllable environment a plea for better living conditions as a first step toward higher human efficiency by Richards, Ellen H.
