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That strategy has undoubtedly brought attention to the sport.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Instead of high-school seniors applying to the colleges of their choice, more students are receiving letters of admission to catch their attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
This is converging with concerns about youth mental health, the outsourcing of thinking to artificial intelligence, and the proliferation of social media and smartphones impacting attention spans and self-esteem.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
The Johnstown, Pa., flood in 1889 killed more 2,000 and attracted attention around the world.
From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026
I’m so focused on the look in his eyes that I don’t pay attention to the person next to him.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning towards the 2026-27 club season - and who could be on the move this summer.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 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
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
Before attentions turn to the crunch match against Utrecht, Celtic must rest weary legs for Sunday's trip to Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2026
Envious of her beauty, they gazed admiringly at her; flattered by her attentions, they confided in her; and when she began to give them advice on their looks, they listened.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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