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But it also has growing pockets of wealth, which have caught the attention of state bean counters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
The papers caught the attention of Thomas Edison, then 40 years old, rumpled, ascetic and already the most powerful figure in American electrical innovation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Organisers said the race, which had earned extra attention due to the participation of Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen, would not resume on Saturday evening.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
In terms of why she caught the world’s attention and ended up selling so darn many books and becoming such an icon, I think number one, of course, is her talent.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
I never paid enough attention to remember it.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
Vocabulary lists containing attention
"Scary Tales," Vocabulary from the essay
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