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attention

[uh-ten-shuhn, uh-ten-shuhn] / əˈtɛn ʃən, əˌtɛnˈʃʌn /




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In other words, retail investors lack the size and sophistication of institutional investors and are likely to trade more frequently, chasing the next big trends without paying close attention to valuations.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

UC gained national attention in May 2020 when regents unanimously voted to suspend testing requirements and eliminate them entirely by 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Your first chance to see whether mercurial French forward Kylian Mbappé, the world’s best player, is paying full attention this year.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Mr. Coyne had never paid much attention to the nitty-gritty of golf-course operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Frances and I turned to see what had gotten her attention.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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