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pay attention

VERB
hark
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‘The vulnerability of assets to rising interest rates is something that I think one has to pay attention to.’

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026

"If it's making you feel lacking, that's a really important signal to pay attention to, and suggests that maybe this isn't for me to be looking at."

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

“Then we need to pay attention when someone starts struggling ... Reach out early with counseling, tutoring, mentoring, or whatever support they need,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

We have to pay attention, and we have to make sure the public’s paying attention.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

I try to pay attention as he teaches me stretches that might help, but I don’t have time to take a week off.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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