attentive

Example Sentences

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"As for us, his parents, we are waiting. Our contacts at the crisis centre are very attentive and inspire confidence. We are tired but optimistic," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

I don’t remember the impact of their split, but later, my mother told me my first-grade teacher said I had started daydreaming after being very attentive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

For attentive investors, the situation may be puzzling.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

The four-time Pro Bowl player stood and was attentive but did not speak during the hearing, which lasted less than two minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Again and again he came to her room, checking, making certain that she was attentive to her job and would be meticulous in the work.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry