attention

Example Sentences

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There’s no quicker way for a high school football player to gain immediate attention from a college recruiter than to produce a time or mark in track and field showing speed and explosiveness.

From Los Angeles Times

She said a paramedic walked past, so the pair tried to get his attention as the woman "appeared to be in distress and was making grunting noises" but "did not appear to be receiving attention".

From BBC

His leadership has been characterised by warm man-management and attention to detail.

From BBC

Tang called the phone a response to the "attention economy" in which device and app developers attempt to keep their users online and engaged for as long as possible.

From Barron's

And the more attention brought to the box via media interviews means more scrutiny may be placed on it, risking its confiscation by city authorities.

From Los Angeles Times