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She agrees the Willows does not "get as much attention as it deserves".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
It was only in 2014, during the biggest Ebola outbreak on record which killed 11,300 people in West Africa, when attention turned towards his vaccine.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The wedding industry that’s created demand for everything from caged doves to ceiling flowers finally is turning its attention to men, reminding brides of four important words: It’s his day too.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
A couple of panelists rue the seeming lack of attention paid to “Murdaugh: Death in the Family,” touting Oscar and two-time Emmy winner Patricia Arquette.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Having caught the attention of the concert crowd, Trey strode in a near straight line toward me, picnic blankets be damned, stumbling over the edge of the last one, shooting it a dirty look.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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