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Attention has honed in on software companies, which have received more loans from private-market lenders than any other sector, because developments in artificial intelligence are seen to threaten the models of these businesses.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
Attention to detail has always been important at USC, but Abasiri said this year there is an extra emphasis being placed on play-specific details.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
At Amsterdam's Cygnus Gymnasium school, a fluorescent yellow sign on the school gates warns pupils streaming in on their bikes: "Attention: from this point on, your phone must be in your locker. Thank you."
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Attention has turned to the relatively untapped Stabroek Block, 120 miles off the coast of Guyana.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
Attention is naturally drawn to high notes, so a part that is higher than the melody is sometimes given a special name such as "descant."
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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