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"These games are particularly suitable for people with low energy, and they're really effective in absorbing attention," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Sandoval’s admission of cheating drew massive attention outside of the “Vanderpump” fandom.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Now, oil markets have drawn the attention of meme traders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Many people are paying closer attention to job security, polling indicates.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
He did it slowly, to make Hord think he was up to something with the water pail, and to distract attention from the cooking-skin bubbling by the fire.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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