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But about four years ago, when reports of AI’s advancement began to break through to people paying attention, there was no declared objective: “We’ll split the atom, win the war, put man on the moon.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
While activists and heroes usually get most of the public’s attention, queer historian and author Timothy Stewart-Winter argues that it’s just as important to focus on the more complicated figures.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
This is the difference between an information ecosystem that rewards accuracy and one that rewards attention.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026
This shared feature attracted the attention of Banfield and his colleagues because it suggested that scientists might be able to redesign the receptors to recognize additional fungal threats.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
I realize now that when I was with Dad, I was always on, my butterflies always at attention, prepared to switch gears at a moment’s notice, to appease his next whim or mood.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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But as Savinho takes the next step in his career, City are turning their attentions to the future.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
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
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
Harry bellowed, fighting off Fang the boarhound’s attentions as the enormous bearded figure clambered to his feet.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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