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attention

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




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While significant attention has been paid to Mamdani’s role as a “kingmaker” in these races, there has been less attention given to the left-aligned organizations that helped power some of these campaigns.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

The Roth conversion opportunity ‘is the aspect of Trump Accounts that deserves the most attention, and the reason they are worth taking seriously as a planning tool.’

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

The widespread destruction in Venezuela — with more than 500 dead and countless structures flattened — is expected to focus more attention on the seismic phenomenon and how to make buildings and infrastructure more resilient.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

But the BBC has learned Flowers initially came to the attention of police shortly after he turned 16 years old.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

She seemed to divert attention away from us, and away from Peter in particular, which was of course just what we wanted.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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