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Other forms of screentime are wearing away at attention as well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
“The attention that they were getting is sort of exciting because that’s not something that happens to us very often.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
US rap star Kanye West's two planned concerts in Russia have been cancelled, organisers said Wednesday, less than two months after their surprise announcement triggered a frenzy of media attention and excitement among Russians.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
As in those first-rate productions, she displays an admirable affinity for shaping ensemble works, allowing all the actors to shine, with careful attention to drawing forth contoured performances in even the smaller roles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
“Good,” he says, returning his attention to his book.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
But as Savinho takes the next step in his career, City are turning their attentions to the future.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Many analysts wonder whether the AI-tied stocks can continue to monopolize investors’ attentions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 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
Instead of courting major movie roles, the actor has instead focused his attentions on more independent projects while also building a family with Song, who he met in 2014.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026
Twelve were spearwives, more than capable of defending both themselves and the younger girls from the unwanted attentions of black brothers.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing attention
"Scary Tales," Vocabulary from the essay
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ion, -tion, -ation
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