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It’s easy, standing before it, to think of Harris Norton’s influence moving in the same way: outward, in ever-widening circles, from a single point of sustained attention.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
Her resignation shifts attention to Republican Cory Mills, who remains under investigation over allegations including sexual misconduct, campaign finance violations and misuse of his office, all of which he denies.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Witkoff and Kushner are part of the US negotiating team travelling to Pakistan for ceasefire talks with Iran, and Zelensky acknowledged that the attention of the US was on the Middle East.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Paxton’s early investments have gotten attention amid the Senate campaign.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Far from attracting unwelcome attention to us, as Peter had thought, Marlene was turning out to be a kind of talisman.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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