pay attention
Example Sentences
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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
Musk’s holdings are a reason Tesla investors pay attention to SpaceX.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
It was dangerous to not pay attention and not think about the big picture, but it was equally dangerous to finally understand what was going on and not do something about it.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
