paying attention

Example Sentences

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Investors should be paying attention, both to understand why smaller stocks did so well, and why it might not last.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"It’s not just about exchange rate stability, or just about inflation. It’s also about paying attention to economic growth and creating jobs," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

How closely were you paying attention in 2019, when they traded multiple first-round picks for cornerback Jalen Ramsey to pair with Donald?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

You stop following recipes and start paying attention to texture and balance instead.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

They could understand why this very bright guy rooting around in financial statements might stumble across a small company no one else was paying attention to.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis