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Example Sentences

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The renewed attention around his career comes at a time when conversations about labor, dignity, and public perception remain ongoing, particularly in industries where visibility can fluctuate dramatically.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

When other kids learned the alphabet, he didn’t pay attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

As designers, we’ve paid abundant attention to user frustration over the years but have ignored the frustrations that come from a smooth and too-easy world.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

It’s just a proposal, but it caught the gold market’s attention because Poland has been the largest central-bank buyer of gold for the last two years, adding over 100 metric tons annually.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

I realize now that when I was with Dad, I was always on, my butterflies always at attention, prepared to switch gears at a moment’s notice, to appease his next whim or mood.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam