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attentive

[uh-ten-tiv] / əˈtɛn tɪv /




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But Purohit took the letter to heart and moved her mom in, watching with relief as she thrived under Silverado’s specialized and attentive care.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Barzar makes a good self-checkout employee because he is outgoing, attentive to detail and his voice carries, said Erik Fila, a register-area supervisor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

"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 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

“You’ve been very attentive and thoughtful,” he said, “all things considered. So I will tell you about Time and Space.”

From "Grendel" by John Gardner




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