pay attention
Example Sentences
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But L.A.’s most cherished landmarks belong to us and us alone, a secret you’re let in on if you live here long enough and pay attention.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
LPs should pay attention to when fund managers first invested in these hot companies, as that will have a large impact on eventual returns, Samson said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
While it declined to comment on the legal action, the government has argued that universities have either failed to pay attention to the regulations or that there were "abuses" of the system.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Nonetheless, our findings suggest that investors, policymakers and patients alike should pay attention to how financial incentives shape innovation choices, especially in sectors where breakthroughs require long time horizons and a tolerance for failure.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
“Can you pay attention to where you’re walking, please?”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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