close attention

Example Sentences

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While playing radio transmissions from that day, he asked jurors to pay close attention to the information coming over police radio.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

She appears warm to jurors, routinely thanking them for their public service and for paying such close attention during the proceedings.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The central bank said Wednesday there is little evidence that oil prices have lifted the cost of other goods and services prices, “but this warrants close attention in the months ahead.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Analysts this week paid close attention to new data from a Phase 3 trial that tested Foundayo in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

It had a large number of fairly well dressed young men hanging around out front, not drinking or gambling, not visibly occupied with anything except paying close attention to passing cars.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover