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pay attention

Idioms  

  1. Heed, be attentive to, as in Now pay attention to these instructions. [Second half of 1700s]

Example Sentences

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“This is a relatively obscure thing, not many people pay attention to this data,” Kizemchuk said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The ripple effects are genuine and we can all feel them if we’re willing to pay attention.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

"Please pay attention to air raid sirens tonight," Zelensky said earlier in his video address to the nation on Monday.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Investors will want to pay attention to these growth opportunities now, as the stock looks historically cheap.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

I don’t quite know what they’re talking about; it’s a little hard to pay attention with the tray of cinnamon rolls resting in Ma’s hands.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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