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In 2018, Congressman Beto O'Rourke posted his own historic fundraising numbers, generated serious national attention and ultimately lost to Texas Senator Cruz by just over 2%.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
In the past, people sometimes thought I wasn’t paying attention or didn’t care.
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
Then I nod meaningfully toward my switchboard, trying to convey that it requires my full attention.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Many analysts wonder whether the AI-tied stocks can continue to monopolize investors’ attentions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
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
As the Gunners' attentions turn to a Champions League semi-final against Lyon on Sunday, BBC Sport assesses why Kelly is not an automatic choice for either club or country.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
Instead of courting major movie roles, the actor has instead focused his attentions on more independent projects while also building a family with Song, whom he met in 2014.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 2026
Or: His attentions were both pleasing and flattering. comprise.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
Vocabulary lists containing attention
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