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He turned his attention to the danger the storm had exposed: overhead power lines and exposed cables.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Say you don’t pay much attention to the nitty-gritty of politics and think they’re all a bunch of clowns.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
Back inside the compound, Roberts-Smith turned his attention to the senior Essa, the prosecutors' submission continues.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
It’s everybody going out and doing their job and paying attention to the game plan.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“Smart,” Elliot said, turning his attention back to his eggs.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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