attentive
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Whatever its shortcomings, there is more than enough here to make attentive readers eager to see what Mr. Eastham does next.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
A.I. large language models are prompt, attentive, positive and frictionless—in short, much easier to deal with than humans with their own needs, wants, and moods.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026
Suzanne: One reason Aritzia can staff its stores with attentive saleswomen is that its prices are slightly higher than those of typical mall chains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
"Now it is my turn," his 53-year-old son said, adding that a "major task" awaited him and that he wished to be "present and attentive" going forward.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Ube leaned forward, his flannel-wrapped elbows on the low counter and his eyes attentive under his thick eyebrows.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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