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attentive

[uh-ten-tiv] / əˈtɛn tɪv /




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"This kind of predictive coding is something we associate with being awake and attentive, yet it's happening here in an unconscious state," said Dr. Benjamin Hayden, professor of neurosurgery at Baylor.

From Science Daily Jun. 29, 2026

The technology promises hands-free navigation on both highways and urban roads as long as the human driver stays attentive and ready to take over as a backup.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

The Saint Paul Hotel — Overlooking Rice Park in downtown St. Paul, the Saint Paul Hotel delivers old-world elegance with the kind of attentive service that’s increasingly rare.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

It prompts me to be less attentive, because I perceive the notetaker as a safety net.

From Slate May 24, 2026

O’Neill had been gracious and attentive, but there was no reason to believe Jesse was an inch closer to getting into school.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz




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