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attentions

  • plural
    of attention.
    attention
    noun
    the act or faculty of attending, especially by directing the mind to an object.

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As the Gunners' attentions turn to a Champions League semi-final against Lyon on Sunday, BBC Sport assesses why Kelly is not an automatic choice for either club or country.

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

Later he fastens his attentions on an unthreatening neighbor and his daughter, who has a crush on Frank.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

Instead of courting major movie roles, the actor has instead focused his attentions on more independent projects while also building a family with Song, whom he met in 2014.

From MarketWatch Mar. 20, 2026

The City striker finally escape Mukiele's attentions, only to shoot straight at Sunderland keeper Robin Roefs after Phil Foden's pass found him 10 yards from goal.

From Barron's Jan. 1, 2026

At the time, I’d considered this route unworthy of my attentions.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer