close attention

Example Sentences

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Although the pattern is incomplete, the structure warrants close attention.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He advised the public that "if you see a curlew with colour rings on, please pay close attention and report them to the authorities".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

A clear example of this has been the close attention paid by Wall Street to that odds that correctly predicted the Supreme Court’s ruling in February against President Trump’s emergency use of tariffs.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Colm Hogan’s cinematography has handsome, rich shadows. but what’s best about it — and the pace of Brian Philip Davis’ editing — is they reward close attention without slumping into those interminable, inevitable jump scares.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Class had started but Mr. Varner wasn’t paying close attention and we weren’t the only ones still talking.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer