attention
Example Sentences
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Angela picked a piece of lint off her blue skirt and then stood at attention, her back perfectly straight, just like in the training videos.
From Literature
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“We want all the attention to be on the team,” he said.
Hopefully she does the work to change that and focus on the relationships that matter, that she should be paying more attention to.
From Los Angeles Times
Before expansion or other news that can move Tesla stock, investors should pay attention to the stock charts and the $415 level to detect any change in investors’ thinking now or in the future.
From Barron's
The researchers note that long-term exposure to lead, even at low levels, can permanently affect brain development, potentially lowering IQ and contributing to attention and behavioral problems.
From Science Daily
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