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He has a simple theory for the popularity of short videos: "People's attention spans are getting shorter and shorter."
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Public attention has also shifted to the police response, after a chaotic weekend in which thousands of protesters including organisers were detained, according to local media reports.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Though the New York-born filmmaker would have deplored today’s micro attention spans, his work has adapted to the 2020s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto shared the best actress prize at Cannes and merit attention from Oscar voters as well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
There are two other groups of doctors paying close attention to Dr. Bigelow's presentation.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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, who he met in 2014.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026
Napoli now turn their attentions to Wednesday's visit of Chelsea which will decide whether Antonio Conte's team stay in the Champions League.
From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026
Chickenhound shouldered his sack and turned his attentions to the kitchen.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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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