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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, 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
Despite drawing national media attention, he failed to make the top two in the June 2 primary election, securing about a fourth of the vote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
By 4:30 a.m. we had to be standing outside in the black predawn chill, standing at parade attention in blocks of one hundred women, ten wide, ten deep.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
But as Savinho takes the next step in his career, City are turning their attentions to the future.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 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
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
“But there seems an indelicacy in directing his attentions towards her so soon after this event.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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