pay no attention

Example Sentences

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But if you’re the type of investor who looks for things to regret, pay no attention to the rest of the world’s stock markets.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

After Musk said Ryanair risked losing customers to other airlines that offer internet service, O’Leary told Ireland’s Newstalk that people should pay no attention to Musk and that he’s a “very wealthy” idiot.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

In order for democracy to work, we have been told, it is our function to pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

The less kind view is that they pay no attention.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

Joan put a comforting arm around Maddie’s shoulders and advised her in a whisper to pay no attention to the pilot’s language.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein