paying attention

Example Sentences

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“It’s obviously something he should’ve noticed. Either he was not paying attention, or was too trusting of these people,” said Hacopian, who isn’t involved in the governor’s race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

If they made you 11% in a 5% market, that’s worth paying attention to.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

A few weeks before the tome hit shelves, Latifi didn’t think enough people were paying attention to that news.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

People will stop paying attention to the roads before they are supposed to.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Now her mother was nodding with her eyes closed, which meant that she was sincerely paying attention.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi