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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
"Sir David has been a huge inspiration for so many people and has brought the world's attention to the plight of nature, urging us all to act," he said.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
According to the researchers, many studies have focused heavily on the impressive properties of 2D materials themselves while paying less attention to the interfaces formed inside complete devices.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
He added that while cruises tend to attract attention when illness occurs onboard, infectious disease exposure exists across daily life.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
What with his juggling, and all his other fancy tricks, he was more used to being the center of attention than I was.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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