paying attention

Example Sentences

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Both Mills and Saxbe stress that men should be paying attention to symptoms of low testosterone — such as depression and low libido — rather than trying to reach or maintain an ideal number.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"It’s not just about exchange rate stability, or just about inflation. It’s also about paying attention to economic growth and creating jobs," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

If he’s paying attention to the national mood, he’ll just say no.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

You stop following recipes and start paying attention to texture and balance instead.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

I went from class to class, not paying attention to anything that was said or discussed.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez