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pay attention

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History also gives physicists a reason to pay attention to tiny discrepancies.

From Science Daily Sep. 20, 2026

Even though the public is starting to pay attention, Caulkins says that the issue has not yet become political dynamite, which means political rhetoric comes with little risk.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

To counter this, adviser Rob Schultz in Encino, Calif., advises his clients to pay attention to the titling of assets, especially in community-property states.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

“It almost feels like, ‘Wouldn’t it be nice if I could pay attention to who my candidates are and care on that deep of a level?’”

From Salon Sep. 9, 2026

Charlaine went on to introduce the other five judges, but I was too busy eyeing the competition to pay attention.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller




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