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attention

[uh-ten-shuhn, uh-ten-shuhn] / əˈtɛn ʃən, əˌtɛnˈʃʌn /




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Tea has received less research attention than coffee.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

The strategy drew attention when former Sen. Mitt Romney, the Utah Republican, disclosed during his 2012 presidential campaign that his IRA had as much as $101 million in assets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Strangely, Patterson, an Emmy-nominated TV writer, devotes more attention to the plot than to the play’s psychology.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

A northern Olympics bid would fit Burnham's vision of taking some of the attention away from the capital.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Dad was clipping needle teeth on the pigs, so I didn’t have his full attention.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

His attentions are solely on France's World Cup opener with Senegal on 16 June in New Jersey, with further Group I matches against Iraq and Erling Haaland's Norway to follow.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

Later he fastens his attentions on an unthreatening neighbor and his daughter, who has a crush on Frank.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

While Washington's attentions have so far been devoted to oil, of which Venezuela has the world's largest proven reserves, Burgum noted that the South American country was "also rich in critical minerals."

From Barron's Mar. 4, 2026

Instead of courting major movie roles, the actor has instead focused his attentions on more independent projects while also building a family with Song, who he met in 2014.

From MarketWatch Mar. 2, 2026

Perhaps softened by the holidays, Mother granted his request, which only encouraged Elisha’s attentions and weakened Maggie’s resolve.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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