paying attention
Example Sentences
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“You recognize that everybody is watching and paying attention to what you’re doing, so that’s a little bit of a different energy, where you are always on in the role,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
"It's not compatible with paying attention in classes."
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
I’d rather be paying attention before they do.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
By flipping out at anyone who brings it up, they’re only ensuring more people are paying attention.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
He’d give anything right now to have his mom and dad scolding him for not paying attention.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
