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attention

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




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“Our concerns did not receive the attention, nor the urgency that they deserved,” the owners said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

For now, Masripithecus moghraensis offers a striking reminder that even fundamental ideas about our distant evolutionary past can change when scientists uncover evidence in places that have received relatively little attention.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

For now, while exploration is ongoing into whether approving the vaccine to younger populations is warranted, doctors recommend paying close attention to any itchy patches, even areas of skin with no visible rash.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

Despite drawing national media attention, he failed to make the top two in the June 2 primary election, securing about a fourth of the vote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

James glanced at the cab driver, who was paying no attention to us.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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

He launched an attempt to breed pandas in captivity but, to his despair, London's Chi Chi repeatedly spurned the attentions of Moscow's An An.

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 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

She blamed herself for her childish assumption that Robbie would limit his attentions to Cecilia.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan


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