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One proposed grant particularly caught our attention: Trump administration officials suggested funding research on crime against minority populations in South Africa.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
The mere sight of us pulling out the camera and squinting through its tiny viewfinder draws attention – "I've not seen one of these in years", a man remarks.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The brain develops rapidly during adolescence, so even minor changes in memory, attention or thinking speed could influence classroom performance, learning and everyday activities.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
"Apple built its reputation by paying close attention to the smallest details. This lawsuit does the opposite," OpenAI's lawyers say in their filing, which continues to describe Apple's complaint as "rotten to its core."
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
So I decided to be grateful for the scraps of attention she was giving me and stop thinking too much about the rest of it.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
His attentions are solely on France's World Cup opener with Senegal on 16 June in New Jersey, with further Group I matches against Iraq and Erling Haaland's Norway to follow.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 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
While Washington's attentions have so far been devoted to oil, of which Venezuela has the world's largest proven reserves, Burgum noted that the South American country was "also rich in critical minerals."
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
The Netherlands centre-back escaped the attentions of Matheus Nunes and met Mohamed Salah's inswinging corner just outside the six-yard box.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2025
During her stay two young men vied for her attentions, each ignorant of the other’s interest.
From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman
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