pay attention
Example Sentences
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While it declined to comment on the legal action, the government has argued that universities have either failed to pay attention to the regulations or that there were "abuses" of the system.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Nonetheless, our findings suggest that investors, policymakers and patients alike should pay attention to how financial incentives shape innovation choices, especially in sectors where breakthroughs require long time horizons and a tolerance for failure.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
“We’ll continue to pay attention to it, but try not to get too optimistic or pessimistic based on the latest headline,” said Tim Holland, the chief investment officer at Orion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
When other kids learned the alphabet, he didn’t pay attention.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
As Ma helped me up onto Belle, I could see John trying to pay attention while Pa showed him how to harness Vernon to the plow.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
