pay attention
Example Sentences
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Often, they come across as commands by an orchestra to sit up straight and pay attention.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
ETF issuers compete aggressively over benchmark selection, and investors increasingly pay attention to which indexes own the most influential companies shaping the future economy.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Another older attendee acting as a mentor pipes up, advising others to pay attention even if they aren’t planning on going into real estate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
But I also discovered a surprisingly simple trick in my own kitchen: pay attention to what you keep replacing.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
No one should pay attention to her: “I cannot think her in her right mind.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
