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Whatever the message, the appearance is the thing that has attracted the most attention, and with many on social media saying the scrutiny comes from genuine concern.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
The intervention drew more attention than Japan’s previous solo efforts, with analysts saying Washington’s backing sent a stronger signal to speculators who had been betting heavily against the currency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Investors have been paying attention to capex, as hyperscalers plan to book tens to hundreds of billions of dollars each on artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
In recent years, the group turned its attention to larkspur, which is also called delphinium because of its dolphin-shaped flowers.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
Mutti paid them no attention, but just walked on without answering, without even looking back.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning towards the 2026-27 club season - and who could be on the move this summer.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Perhaps a bigger question – do MPs actually want to focus their attentions on something else?
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 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
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
Clearly, he had missed their attentions and was ready to enjoy being back.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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