attention
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Like any other building from 1971, or a democracy created in 1776, the Kennedy Center could use some attention and possibly some structural repair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
But the attention on the Cornell case could spur action, he said.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
They’re claiming it can improve attention span, mood and memory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Speakers repeatedly attacked the college administrators for their handling of the case that has garnered nationwide attention.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The conversation moves on without me, and eventually, someone flicks the lights on and off to get everyone’s attention.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
With Gakpo's future up in the air, Liverpool have turned their attentions to Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr after having two bids for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Later he fastens his attentions on an unthreatening neighbor and his daughter, who has a crush on Frank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
Instead of courting major movie roles, the actor has instead focused his attentions on more independent projects while also building a family with Song, who he met in 2014.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026
Before attentions turn to the crunch match against Utrecht, Celtic must rest weary legs for Sunday's trip to Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2026
I enjoyed it and felt honored by their attentions, but that was all.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
Vocabulary lists containing attention
"Scary Tales," Vocabulary from the essay
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"Kids Are Inventors, Too"
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ion, -tion, -ation
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