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pay attention

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Americans searching for reasons to believe that we can repair our democracy should pay attention to Maine today, and not just for the controversy surrounding Democrat Graham Platner in the U.S.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Often, they come across as commands by an orchestra to sit up straight and pay attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

ETF issuers compete aggressively over benchmark selection, and investors increasingly pay attention to which indexes own the most influential companies shaping the future economy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Another older attendee acting as a mentor pipes up, advising others to pay attention even if they aren’t planning on going into real estate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

But they also weren’t too busy arguing to pay attention to her.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks




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